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Sergio Busquets sets season record for Barcelona after completing 128 passes in Champions League draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

Sergio Busquets' metronomic passing ability has never in doubt but he took it to new levels in Barcelona's 1-1 draw at Chelsea on Tuesday night.

The Spanish midfielder completed a whopping 128 of the 139 he attempted.

That gave him a 92 per cent pass accuracy during a pulsating Champions League knockout tie at Stamford Bridge.

Sergio Busquets completed 128 of his 139 attempted passes against Chelsea on Tuesday
Sergio Busquets completed 128 of his 139 attempted passes against Chelsea on Tuesday
Busquets' monopoly over possession helped Barcelona to a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge
Busquets' monopoly over possession helped Barcelona to a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge

Lionel Messi's late equaliser cancelled out Willian's opener for the hosts and gave Barca a crucial away goal ahead of the return leg at the Nou Camp next month.