5 key stats following the 1-1 draw between Chelsea and Barcelona

Modified Feb 21, 2018 07:46 GMT

Chelsea FC v FC Barcelona - UEFA Champions League Round of 16: First Leg — Chelsea and Barcelona played out a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night

#4 The art of passing

Not many can pass the ball better than Cesc Fabregas — Not many players can pass the ball as well as Cesc Fabregas

Cesc Fabregas is one the most pristine passers of the game. His vision was on display yet again as he created several chances for Chelsea against Barcelona. The Spaniard has created a total of 22 chances in this season's UEFA Champions League, the most by any player.

No player has created more chances in the Champions League this season than Cesc Fàbregas (22).Fantastic vision. 🎯 pic.twitter.com/XayI3n7Vxc
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) February 20, 2018

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Fabregas has created a total of 24 goals in all the Champions League games that he has played so far in his career but has managed to assist only one goal in this year's edition of the tournament. His passing skills have however been on display elsewhere as he has managed to set up a total of nine goals in all competitions this season.

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