Chelsea vs Barcelona: A Tactical Overview

FC Barcelona v Chelsea FC - UEFA Champions League Semi Final
FC Barcelona v Chelsea FC - UEFA, the last time they met was in 2012.

Eden Hazard vs Gerard Pique and Samuel Umtiti

Chelsea v West Bromwich Albion - Premier League
Eden Hazard in actioin against West Bromwich Albion, in the Premier League.

The Belgian Winger has been in top form this season, he already has 15 goals and 4 assists to his name this season. He has been instrumental for Chelsea, and has given a lot of defenders a tough time on the left wing.

The winger has been full of pace, energy, skills and has given a lot of memorable performances for Chelsea in the last few years. The current Chelsea team is built in a manner, which lets him play his game. Hazard has been one of those players who gives Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr. a run for their money when it comes to dribbling.

Valencia v Barcelona - Copa del Rey Semi Final Second Leg
Gerard Pique against Valencia in the Copa Del Rey.

Gerard Pique has always been rock solid in defense for the team from Catalonia and has established himself as one of the best center backs of the world. Samuel Umtiti proved to be one of the best signings last season and since Carles Puyol retired, is part of the first solid defensive partnership Barcelona has seen in the last few years.

The next challenge is the sublime attack of Chelsea, which is led by Eden Hazard.

It would be a riveting contest to see how they tackle the Chelsea attack over the two legs, both home and away.

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