Chelsea manager Antonio Conte said his players would have to play a “perfect match” against Barcelona. Both teams meet on Tuesday at the 1/8-finals of the Champions League, the “blue” hosts the first match.

“On the one hand, we know that we are going against one of the best teams in the world who is a favorite to win the tournament, but we are excited to be able to play in such a big game against such a strong team and to judge what is our level with him, “said Conte.

“To beat them, we have to play a perfect game and try to make the best decisions, they are great when they hold the ball but have weaknesses when they do not play with it, we have to use that,” added the Italian specialist.

The two teams last met in the Champions League in 2012, when Chelsea scored a 3: 2 overall. Subsequently, the “blue” triumphed with the trophy.

Barcelona’s Lionel Messi is confident of the Spanish title with 17 points in front of Real Madrid, but Cristiano Ronaldo has a good reason to be happy with his Argentine.

The season’s statistics show that the Golden Ball winner is more likely to get past Messi in the campaign so far. Cristiano has 26 goals from 29 games in all tournaments – ie. is averaged at 97 minutes. At the same time, Barca’s leader has 27 hits in 37 fights, which makes an average of 115.6 min.

On Sunday night, the Portuguese was right in Real Madrid’s 5: 3 victory over Betis, and Messi did not score 2: 0 earlier than Aibar.

Leo, however, has the misfortune of leading in the beams ranking since the beginning of the season in Primera – 15.

Real Madrid’s reluctant to transfer to Real Madrid seems to be happy in Chelsea and claims he does not think of parting. “I’m here for now. I have a contract for 2.5 years, I feel good and play in every game. The fans love me a lot, and my family likes it in London. We will see, “said the 27-year-old footballer, quoted by Sky Sports.

“There are still a few months left to the end of the season and tournaments to win. Then comes the World Cup, “Hazard added.

Only a few days ago – in an interview with Marca – Belgian responded with “You never know what can happen in football” when asked if we will see him team world champions.

“I’m flattered by Real’s interest, but they’ve been watching me for years. If it’s not Real, it’s Pari Saint-Germain. When it’s not PSG, it’s Real. I’m happy in Chelsea right now, “the striker said.

Tomorrow, Londoners take Barcelona in the 1/8 final match of the Champions League. It is said that manager Antonio Conte will not stay for a long time at the head of the team. Hazard, however, advocated for him.

“We win together, we lose together. I did not feel any of the players have anything against the coach. We’re all behind him. We want to climb the Premier League standings and give ourselves everything against Barca, “the Belgian national said.

Valencia will return Joffrey Kondogbia to Inter after the season, media reported in Spain.

The French midfielder plays in the “bats” team on rent from the “neradzurite”, impressing all of Mestya with very good games.

The midfielder took part in 20 meetings for Valencia so far, recording three goals and one assists.

The Spanish club has the option of redeeming the Kondogbia at the end of the season for the sum of 25m euros, but in today’s issue Marca newspaper says the figure will be impossible for Valencia even if the team qualify for the Champions League.

We recall that Inter bought the French midfielder in 2015 from the Monaco team for the sum of 36m euros.