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In a couple of weeks, FC Barcelona will face off against Chelsea in a high-profile UEFA Champions League encounter away at Stamford Bridge.It will be a must-win game for both teams as both Barça and

Ellie Carpenter has proved to be one of the signings of the summer. Another top display showed how vital she is to Chelsea's hunt for European glory.

Chelsea restored some of the pride they lost in their Champions League thumping at the hands of Barcelona last season with a creditable 1-1 draw with the Spanish giants. After a chastening 8-2 semi-final aggregate loss to Barca,

As Chelsea ready themselves to face a side who have for so long been the yardstick against which all other European clubs are measured, they might ask whether they are hitting their own standards, let alone the lofty ones that Barcelona continue to set.

Chelsea’s joy was short-lived, as Barcelona travelled to England a week later and won 2-0 to advance to the final for a second consecutive year. In last year’s Champions League yet again these teams met in the semi final but this time Barca dominated.

Chelsea are set to take on Barcelona in what could be one of the most exciting Champions League clashes we've seen so far this season.

Chelsea have been handed a boost after Pedro Neto returned to training. Neto was initially selected for international duty this month but withdrew from the Portugal squad due to a groin issue which forced him off in Chelsea’s 3-0 win against Wolves on November 8.

Then again, if Chelsea continue to perform at this level, they need not worry too much about that. They will get the points needed for a top-four finish and a swift passage to the quarterfinals. What will matter is the statement sent to Barcelona.

On Wednesday, Arsenal came back to defeat Real Madrid 2-1 thanks to an Alessia Russo brace, OL Lyonnes salvaged a 3-3 draw vs. Juventus, VfL Wolfsburg rolled past Manchester United 5-2, Paris FC knocked off Benfica 2-0, and Valerenga drew 2-2 with St. Polten.