Chelsea's caretaker manager, Roberto di Matteo, believes that his side will have to score at the Nou Camp to book a place in the Champions League final.
The Blues head into the semi-final second leg, on Tuesday night, with a 1-0 advantage. Chelsea denied Barcelona a precious away goal at Stamford Bridge, and Di Matteo knows that could prove crucial in the final reckoning.
"The tie is half-time. It's 50-50 - both teams still have the same chance to go through," said the Italian. "I do think we will have to try to score. It will be difficult to just play for a goalless draw."
Chelsea’s season has turned around under Di Matteo. They have lost only once in 14 games, since Andre Villas-Boas left his post, at the beginning of March. However, fans thinking of betting on football should be aware that the Blues are not expected to trump Barcelona, on Tuesday.
The games are coming thick and fast for Di Matteo’s side, with an FA Cup final place the reward for their recent consistency, and the young boss realises they will have to dig deep again to repel a fierce Barcelona challenge.
"Barcelona will create chances against every team they play against us, so we will have to try to score a goal, but we have to also try to limit the chances they create against us," added Di Matteo.
First-leg hero, Didier Drogba, who missed the draw at Arsenal, on Saturday, could feature, after taking part in a training session at the Nou Camp, on Monday, while Barcelona playmaker, Lionel Messi, will start, despite missing training, on Sunday.
Barcelona go into the clash with an indifferent record against Chelsea, and coach Pep Guardiola is ready for another battle. "They are a very, very strong team. It's a challenge for us, very, very tough, but we are ready to fight against them", he said.
Make sure you get your football predictions in before the kick-off, later today.
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