Samuel Umtiti: Barcelona played too defensively against Chelsea | MUK Sports

Andres Iniesta hailed Lionel Messi as Argentinian fired Barcelona past Chelsea scoring his 100th Champions League goal on Wednesday night. Chelsea went out of the Champions League at the last-16 stage as Barcelona forward Lionel Messi put in a stunning display in the Nou Camp. Barcelona glided past Chelsea with ease on a night where Lionel Messi scored his fastest-ever goal and his 100th Champions League goal. The ESPN FC crew expand upon Barcelona's counterattacking style of play this season and how it continues to yield results. Barcelona defended "too much" against Chelsea for Samuel Umtiti's liking but he was happy to help his side seal an 11th consecutive Champions League quarterfinal appearance. A brace from Lionel Messi and Ousmane Dembele's first goal for the club earned Barca their place in the last eight after a 1-1 draw in the first leg, although there were moments in the game when Chelsea had the La Liga leaders under the cosh. Both Marcos Alonso and Antonio Rudiger hit the woodwork and the former also had a penalty...
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