Chelsea vs Barcelona: A Tactical Overview

N'Golo Kante vs Sergio Busquets

N'Golo Kante beating his marker versus Watford.

This is the battle between the two best holding midfielders of the world currently. Both Kante and Busquets have been players who do not get enough credit for their consistent performances in their respective leagues.

N'Golo Kante is probably the best box to box midfielder currently. His athleticism, intelligence, versatility, and ability to read the game earned him the player of the season award last season. He is known for his defensive ball winning abilities, and his energy all throughout the ninety minutes.

His impressive impact for Chelsea, made us realize how important he was for Leicester, when they won the premier league in 2016. Not only does he have defensive abilities but adds offensively to the team as well. The French International has been an instrumental part of Chelsea's midfield alongside Cesc Fabregas.

Barcelona depend on the Spaniard in midfield

Not many people know what kind of player Sergio Busquets is. The way he dictates the play is phenomenal. His vision to look for a pass as well as block a pass is superb, Barcelona looks like a team without a backbone when he is not in the starting line up.

He is such a gifted player - with his positional intelligence, ball control, vision and accurate passing skills - and controls the game for his team. The best part about his game is how he breaks down the opposition without them even realising it.

It will be a fascinating contest between the two, especially to see how each midfielder helps his team get over the line and a spot in the quarter finals. This will be the first time these two great midfielders will be playing against each other in the Champions League.