Barcelona vs Chelsea : Who are the top scorers?

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Barcelona, host Chelsea in one of the most important matches of Antonio Conte's managerial career. Fortunes have changed this season for Conte as he is going through a torrid time and needs his side to put in a fighting display to stand any chance against Barcelona - who have been in red-hot form this season.

Going on current form, Barcelona are clear favorites to advance to the next round but one can't underestimate Chelsea. As the two clubs prepare to meet again tonight, we take a look at the top scorers of the fixture.


Tore Andre Flo

Tore Andre Flo of Chelsea celebrates
Tore Andre Flo of Chelsea celebrates

Goals: 3 Assists : 0

Norwegian ace, Tore Andre Flo, has three goals to his name in this fixture. He marshaled the front line at Chelsea for four years. Despite his size, he possessed great skill and ability and was known among fans as Fonaldo(a pun).

He was quick, tall and physically powerful with great control on the ball. In one of his most memorable European performance, he scored two goals in the first leg of Champions League 1999/2000 Quarterfinals to give Chelsea a historic 3-1 win over mighty Barcelona - led by Luis van Gaal.

His goal in the away leg at Camp Nou took Chelsea to within seven minutes of the semi finals but unfortunately, they could not hold on, the match went to extra time and Barcelona emerged victorious in the end.

Didier Drogba

Drogba broke the heart of Barcelona fans on many occasions.
Drogba has broken the hearts of Barcelona fans on many occasions.

Goals: 3 Assists: 0

Didier Drogba, without a shadow of a doubt, is one of the greatest African players of all time. He was the hero of many European nights for Chelsea football club. He played for different clubs but it was during his time at Chelsea that earned him the reputation of one of the world's finest centre-forwards. He was noted for his physical strength, heading technique and the ability to retain possession.

"powerful and intrusive approach made him the lone striker Mourinho grew to admire, and made it nearly impossible for opposing teams to isolate him and freeze him out of the game" - Daily Mirror

In Champions League 2011/2012 semifinals first leg, his left footed goal secured a win for Chelsea. Second-leg ended with the scoreline at 2-2, and his strike in the first leg meant Chelsea advanced to the finals on aggregate. Chelsea won the Champions League that season by beating Bayern Munich in the finals.

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Ronaldinho

The magician in action against Chelsea
The magician in action against Chelsea

Goals: 3 Assists: 1

The Brazilian magician found the net thrice against Chelsea football club. In addition, he also has one assist to his name.

He is regarded as one of the best players of his generation. The two-time FIFA player of the year winner was known for his technical skills and creativity. He was just too beautiful to watch with the ball at his feet. He came to Barcelona in the summer of 2003 and was an instant success at the club.

The toe punt from Ronaldinho in a Champions League match against Chelsea even resulted in a standing ovation from Chelsea's Stamford Bridge faithful.

See his mesmerizing strike in the clip attached below.

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Frank Lampard

Frank Lampard – one of the greatest English midfielders of all time
Frank Lampard – one of the greatest English midfielders of all time

Goals: 3 Assists: 2

Lampard is the most successful player in Barcelona-Chelsea fixtures with three goals and two assists to his name.

When Lampard joined Chelsea in 2001 from West Ham, nobody had the slightest of the ideas that he would go on to become a legend. The all-time leading goal scorer for Blues delivered whenever he was needed.

He is regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time. He was calm and composed on the pitch and possessed an eye for goal and that's the reason he maintained a prolific goal scoring record throughout the career.

Enjoy this beautiful chip goal by Lampard against FC Barcelona

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Edited by Zeeshan Ali