UEFA Champions League 2017/18: Round of 16 draw analysis

#1 Chelsea vs FC Barcelona

Chelsea vs Barcelona has always provided goals and controversies galore

These two sides have provided us with some of the most iconic and controversial knockout matches in the Champions League history. And this bitter rivalry is set to be revisited as Antonio Conte will take his Blues to a resurgent FC Barcelona side.

The Catalans obviously look the better side at the moment with a Lionel Messi inspired performances taking them over Juventus in the group stage and winning the group with ease. On the other hand, Chelsea struggled against AS Roma and Atletico Madrid at times and failed to win theirs albeit tough group.

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Chelsea remain one of the few top clubs against whom Lionel Messi has failed to score against (in 8 attempts). This may be the best chance for the Argentine to change that record. Revenge will definitely be on FC Barcelona's minds in February with Chelsea managing a smash and grab win of the highest order when these sides last met in 2012.

Predicted winners: FC Barcelona

Head to Head: Played - 15, Chelsea - 5, FC Barcelona - 5, Draw - 5

Goal aggregate: Chelsea 20 - 25 FC Barcelona