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Antonio Conte's striker-less formation was a surprise tactical masterclass against Barcelona... so what do Chelsea need to do at the Nou Camp?

Chelsea might have surrendered their Champions League advantage against Barcelona on Tuesday night, but this game was a reminder of what Antonio Conte can do.

Conte is under pressure at Chelsea, almost certainly on his way out in the summer and was widely chastised for picking a side without a striker in the build-up to this first leg.

But the Italian's tactics worked - aside from an unpredictable defensive mistake that allowed Lionel Messi to grab the equaliser.

Antonio Conte played a striker-less formation as Chelsea drew against Barcelona on Tuesday
Antonio Conte played a striker-less formation as Chelsea drew against Barcelona on Tuesday
Willian was excellent for Chelsea on Tuesday
Willian, Eden Hazard and Pedro were Chelsea's three forwards looking to pounce on the break
Eden Hazard was chosen as the most central forward
Pedro got the chance against his former club

Willian proved to be the star of the show on the night, scoring Chelsea's opener, while Eden Hazard and Pedro also proved hard-working threats to Barcelona.