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Enzo Maresca reveals one specific tactic that Chelsea used to make Barcelona 'feel uncomfortable' in their dominant 3-0 victory in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
The decisive moment of the match occurred when Koundé inadvertently redirected the ball into his own net, giving Chelsea the lead. This goal, while a stroke of luck for the Blues, emphasized the importance of defensive discipline and concentration in high-stakes matches.
Possible return date: November 25 (vs. Barcelona) Wesley Fofana was one of several players to have been rested against Burnley to protect them from injury before crucial clashes with Barcelona and Arsenal, and the defender is expected to return to the matchday squad for this European encounter.
Now it's Hansi Flick and Enzo Maresca, two managers looking to build on impressive first seasons with their respective clubs, with this match being a possibility for both sides to take a giant leap towards the latter stages of the Champions League, a place where they want to be.
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Why isn't Chelsea vs Barcelona on TNT Sports tonight? Champions League TV schedule explained
They have chosen Chelsea vs Barcelona this week, with Inter Milan vs Liverpool also coming up from the San Siro on December 9. Coverage at Stamford Bridge starts at 6:55pm GMT ahead of an 8pm kick-off.
The Champions League will lose at least one perfect record in north London on Wednesday.