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Chelsea 1-1 Barcelona: Honors Even as Willian Impresses in Frustrating Stamford Bridge Tie for Blues

Chelsea put in a stellar performance to earn a 1-1 draw against Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie thanks to Willian's goal just after the hour mark.

The Brazilian impressed all game but Lionel Messi's first career goal against Chelsea with fifteen minutes to go means it's all to play for at the Camp Nou next month.

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Olivier Giroud dropped to the bench despite performing well in the FA Cup win against Hull on Friday, leaving an interchangeable front three of Eden Hazard, Willian and Pedro.