Chelsea v Barcelona: 5 key player battles that can decide the outcome

#3 N'Golo Kante vs Andres Iniesta

The battle for supremacy!

Without the shadow of a doubt, the most intriguing or compelling battle of the game will be won and lost in midfield as some of the most dogged and insightful generals will battle for supremacy in the middle of the park. All of N'Golo Kante and Andres Iniesta will be pitted against each other while other star names including Paulinho and Cesc Fabregas will also light up the midfield with their presence.

Kante has played an instrumental role for Chelsea under the tutelage of Conte and the possibility of him going head to head with one of the greatest midfielders of Spain's golden generation will be too good to resist and sparks are expected to fly when the two meet at club level, for the first time ever.

Iniesta has enjoyed tremendous success over Chelsea and in general while operating through the middle of the park and despite entering the twilight of his career, the former World Cup winner is a world-beater on his day and Stamford Bridge will never forget that thunderous strike which helped the Catalans pip Chelsea on away goals rule in the semi-finals back in 2009.