Chelsea vs Barcelona: Combined XI

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Messi and Hazard will go up against each other on Tuesday night.

Full-Backs

Right-Back

Chelsea v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League
César Azpilicueta TancoCésar

Azpilicueta has been the most consistent player in a Chelsea shirt, since his arrival from Marseille. Period. He became an instant favorite with the home crowd because of his excellent work ethic and the desire to play for the club.

Versatile in nature, the Spanish full back can play in a variety of positions, on either side of the two centre backs, as a part of a back three functioning as a fulcrum between the midfield and the defence, and has also slotted into midfield as cover.

Jose Mourinho was always full of praise for the 28-year-old and put his name first on any team list he ever wrote out for the London side, as has Antonio Conte.

Chelsea will be hoping he has a very good game on Tuesday night, despite it almost being a given. He will be a constant nuisance for the Barcelona left wing with his unending stamina and proper use of the ball.

Left-Back

Juventus v FC Barcelona  - UEFA Champions League Final
Jordi Alba

The best left back in world football has to be Jordi Alba. The Barcelona full back is one of the most feared in the Spanish League and across Europe.

The stamina that the Spaniard possesses is second to none and he is often hailed for his exploits further up the pitch. Not fair to someone who is also one of the most defensively sound in the game.

The former Valencia man, made his name in the Euros held in 2012 and was a key aspect in their conquering of the Championship. He was seen as the perfect replacement for Eric Abidal, who was nearing the end of his career and was prone to injuries.

With the most assists for Lionel Messi since Dani Alves' departure, the Spanish international has become undroppbale for Ernesto Valverde, who looks to protect him the most after Lionel Messi, and is often substituted when Barcelona are comfortablely in the lead.

We completely agree with Jordi Alba being un-benchable.

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