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

#5 A nightmare for English clubs

Despite just managing to open his tally against Chelsea, Lionel Messi has been a scary figure for British clubs as the Argentinian has scored 18 times against them in the Champions League.

6 - The six players with the most Champions League goals versus English teams:Lionel Messi - 18Cristiano Ronaldo - 11Thomas Müller - 9Rivaldo - 8Samuel Eto'o - 8Edinson Cavani - 8Foes.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) February 20, 2018

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Messi has scored a total of 18 goals against the Premier League sides in just 17 games - nine against Arsenal, six against Manchester City, two against Manchester United, and now one against Chelsea.

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