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#2 Barcelona will win the midfield battle hands down
Winning the midfield battle holds the key to winning games in football. PSG showed it at the Parc des Princes last season when they defeated Barcelona 4-0 in the first leg of UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie. Adrien Rabiot, Blaise Matuidi, and Marco Verratti dominate the midfield, giving no chance for Andre Gomes, Andres Iniesta, and Sergio Busquets.
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However, Barcelona midfield is not the same after the arrival of Ernesto Valverde. The arrival of Paulinho has given a new dimension to it. Ivan Rakitic is in good form while Sergio Busquets is also playing well.
On the other hand, Chelsea’s midfield is not dominating the games like they did last season. Kante is looking tired while Tiemoue Bakayoko isn’t great either. Danny Drinkwater has made only one appearance in 2018. With only 2 goals and 5 assists in 33 appearances, Cesc Fabregas too is having a mediocre season. All in all, Chelsea will find it hard to match the pace and precision of Barcelona’s midfield.
