Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella has joked he has prepared for his clash with Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal by forcing Estêvão to wear shin pads in training so he could practice against him.

Chelsea predicted lineup vs. Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Sánchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Badiashile, Cucurella; James, Caicedo; Estêvão, Fernández, Neto; Pedro. Maresca has insisted that football is “losing” while Pedri is sidelined, and the Barcelona midfielder won’t be in action on Tuesday night due to the injury he picked up in El Clásico last month.

Former Premier League goalkeeper Joe Hart, says Tuesday's match will be helpful for Chelsea to "work out who they are" against one of the biggest teams in Europe.

SportsLine's Martin Green shares his best bets for Tuesday's Champions League match between Chelsea and Barcelona

Red cards, refereeing controversies and, when the opportunity is allowed to arise, moments of great skill have defined this modern European rivalry.

Chelsea welcome Barcelona to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night for their latest Champions League clash, but how will Enzo Maresca's side line up?

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has suggested that he wants Estevao Willian to ignore any comparisons to Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal. The Premier League and La Liga giants square off in the Champions League on Tuesday night in what is a mammoth showdown between two of European football's biggest clubs.

It is Chelsea's biggest week of the season so far given who awaits them in the Champions League and Premier League.