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Chelsea and Barcelona aim to return to winning ways, Delap backed to finally ignite and Rashford returns
Chelsea host Barcelona this evening in a huge Champions League showdown, with both sides enjoying very similar fortunes domestically and in Europe this season.
Enzo Maresca's side lie second in the Premier League and reigning Spanish champions Barcelona are in the same position in La Liga.
They are also level on points in the Champions League and DAZN News' Ross Heppenstall assesses the key angles in tonight's eagerly-anticipated clash at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea seeking a response to Qarabag draw
Last time out in the Champions League, the Blues were held to a 2-2 draw by Qarabag.
Alejandro Garnacho's second-half equaliser spared them the embarrassment of becoming the first English team to lose to the Azerbaijani side.
Even so, it felt like two points dropped and tonight's visit of Barca has taken on added importance.
Barca are also looking to return to winning ways after being held to a thrilling 3-3 at Club Brugge in Matchday 4.
With Chelsea and Hans Flick's side currently locked on seven points, a win for either side tonight would be huge.
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Beware Barca's goal threat
The champions of Spain have scored 21 goals in their last six games in all competitions.
Their only defeat during that sequence was a 2-1 loss to Real Madrid in El Clasico, so Chelsea's defenders will have to be on their toes.
Barcelona have scored at least three goals in their past four games - and they put four past Celta Vigo and Athletic Club in their past two games.
Ferran Torres, Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal have been right amongst the goals.
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Delap still waiting to fire
Liam Delap caught the eye for Chelsea during the summer when they won the FIFA Club World Cup.
His involvement came shortly after he completed a £30million transfer from Ipswich Town.
Worryingly, though, the 22-year-old's only goal to date for Chelsea came against Es Tunis in the Club World Cup.
Delap played against Qarabag earlier this month and has started the past two Premier League games against Wolves and Burnley.
His performances in those wins attracted criticism but Maresca said after Saturday's 2-0 victory at Turf Moor: "Be patient – there is no doubt that the goal will arrive.
"Liam is also that kind of striker that you as a defender are always worried when he's around you, so that's also good for the team."
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Champions League contenders?
A word to anyone thinking of dismissing Chelsea's hopes of going all the way – don't.
The Blues have won the Champions League twice in recent times, in 2012 and 2021, and they beat current European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final during the summer.
That Stateside success followed their Conference League win last season and proved Maresca can deliver trophies.
Barcelona, five-time champions of Europe, are blessed with a wealth of attacking talent in their ranks.
Again, only a fool would dismiss their chances of lifting the trophy.
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England striker back in business
Marcus Rashford's superb brace got Barca's Champions League campaign off to a winning start at Newcastle in Matchday 1.
Rashford, 28, missed Barça's return to Spotify Camp Nou on Saturday – a 4-0 win over Athletic Club in LaLiga – after being unable to train in the days leading up to the game.
However, he was back working with his teammates on Sunday and Monday and will be part of Barca's squad at Stamford Bridge this evening.
Ferran Torres, Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal started as the front three against Athletic, with Raphinha returning as a second half substitute after a two-month injury layoff.
With Rashford back in the mix, Flick now has five players for just three positions, while goalkeeper Joan García also returned at the weekend following a two-month absence, helping Barça keep a first clean sheet since September.
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Full Champions League fixture list for Matchday 5
Tuesday 25 November
- Ajax vs Benfica
- Galatasaray vs Union Saint-Gilloise
- Bodø / Glimt vs Juventus
- Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal
- Chelsea vs Barcelona
- Manchester City vs Bayer Leverkusen
- Marseille vs Newcastle United
- Napoli vs Qarabağ
- Slavia Prague vs Athletic Club
Wednesday 26 November
- Copenhagen vs Kairat
- Pafos vs Monaco
- Arsenal vs Bayern Munich
- Atletico Madrid vs Inter Milan
- Eintracht Frankfurt vs Atalanta
- Liverpool vs PSV
- Olympiakos vs Real Madrid
- Paris Saint-Germain vs Tottenham Hotspur
- Sporting CP vs Club Brugge
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