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'We can still win it,' insists Chelsea hero Willian after Lionel Messi nets equaliser for Barcelona in first leg of Champions League last-16 tie

Daily Mail | February 20, 2018

Related Topics: Chelsea F.C., Lionel Messi, Barcelona, Single-elimination tournament, Hero, Win–loss record (pitching), Willian (footballer, born 1988), Equaliser (sports), Rio Ferdinand, Leg

Chelsea goalscorer Willian stayed upbeat for the second leg, insisting: ‘We can win it.’

Despite the disappointment of Lionel Messi’s 75th-minute equaliser for Barcelona, after a bad error by young defender Andreas Christensen, Brazil’s Willian said: ‘I think it’s still open.

‘I thought we deserved the win today. We have to go there and play the same game.’

Chelsea goalscorer Willian stayed upbeat for the second leg after Barcelona's equaliser
Chelsea goalscorer Willian stayed upbeat for the second leg after Barcelona's equaliser
The Brazilian struck the first goal of the night, rifling home to put Chelsea into the lead
The Brazilian struck the first goal of the night, rifling home to put Chelsea into the lead
u00a0The Chelsea winger slides on his knees in celebration after he put his side in front
The Chelsea winger slides on his knees in celebration after he put his side in front
But Willian's goal was cancelled out after 75 minutes when Lionel Messi slotted home
But Willian's goal was cancelled out after 75 minutes when Lionel Messi slotted home

Cesc Fabregas said: ‘It’s such a shame.

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