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Marcos Alonso urges Chelsea to bounce back from Champions League exit and push for top four spot: 'You have to take the positives and fight'

Marcos Alonso says Chelsea have no time to dwell on their Champions League exit and must re-focus on their domestic ambitions of securing qualification for the competition next season.

Lionel Messi was a thorn in the side of Antonio Conte's men on Wednesday night, scoring twice and assisting Ousmane Dembele's goal as Chelsea were beaten 3-0 and dumped out at the Nou Camp.

It is the third time their previous three attempts that the Blues have fallen at the last-16 phase.

Marcos Alonso urges Chelsea to fight until the end of the season after Champions League exit
Marcos Alonso urges Chelsea to fight until the end of the season after Champions League exit
The Blues were beaten 3-0 at the Nou Camp by a ruthless Barcelona side on Wednesday night
The Blues were beaten 3-0 at the Nou Camp by a ruthless Barcelona side on Wednesday night

The Blues can count themselves unlucky to an extent, having shown quality throughout and striking the woodwork on four occasions across both legs.