Chelsea vs Barcelona: The 3 Key Battles

#2 Cesc Fabregas vs Barcelona's Mid

Fabregas has more to prove in this tie than any other player

Fabregas will most likely start for Chelsea today. Still, he possesses more of the Barcelona DNA than many current Barca midfielders. As good as Fabregas is in creating chances and controlling the game, he is limited by his slow pace and mediocre tackling.

Barcelona are renowned for controlling the game thanks to their strong midfield. N'Golo Kante will have his hands full and will have the task of keeping most of their runners at bay. But Kante tends to struggle against the teams who play quick passes through the midfield.

Thus he will need all the support he can get from Fabregas. It will be a busy evening for the Chelsea midfielders and hopefully, for Chelsea, Fabregas will have his defensive shoes on.