Antonio Conte says Chelsea's Friday-night fixture will not give them a Champions League advantage - because of how tough their schedule is between the two legs against Barcelona.
Chelsea have been handed an 8pm Friday kick-off against Hull City in the FA Cup, giving them more time to prepare for Tuesday night's visit of the runaway Spanish league leaders.
But Conte's side follow that game with two games in Manchester: against United on February 25 and City on March 4.
Crystal Palace also come to Stamford Bridge before the second leg in Barcelona on March 14.