Former Barcelona star explains to Conte the tactics the Blues must adopt

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas believes the Blues can qualify for the quarter-final of the UEFA Champions League if they play their own style of football, and attack the La Liga side FC Barcelona at the Camp Nou in the return leg fixture of their round of 16 clash.

Thrilling encounter vs Barcelona

The reigning Premier League champions head to the City of Barcelona with a 1-1 draw, after a thrilling game at Stamford Bridge.

Brazil international forward Willian opened the goal account for Antonio Conte’s men in the 62nd moment, after seeing two different efforts of his hit the woodwork in the first half of the match.

A costly error from youngster

But Argentina international forward Lionel Messi equalled the scoreline after a misplaced pass from Chelsea and Denmark international defender Andreas Christensen gave Spain international Andres Iniesta the chance to pass the ball in the penalty box, and the ‘little magician’ made no mistake with a brilliant side-footed finish.

Talking after the match, the Spain international midfielder, who once played for FC Barcelona and Arsenal said he was downcast with the first leg result after such a disciplined performance from the Premier League side.

same set up at Camp Nou

Despite requiring to score in the return leg in Spain, Cesc Fabregas is confident that his team will repeat their impressive display from the first leg at Stamford Bridge, and urges his manager, Italian tactician Antonio Conte to set the team up in the same way.