Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte considers Barcelona the favorite in their standoff in the 1/8 finals of the Champions League.

"There is no doubt that we are talking about a grand match. Playing with such an opponent is a great test for us. This is a fantastic team, one of the best. I think it is these meetings that should delight us. It will be hard for us, after all, I repeat, we are talking about fantastic players: Messi, Suarez, Iniesta, and their entire team, "said Comte.

"We must strive to play our football. We know the characteristic qualities of Barcelona. She seeks to own the ball, to dominate. In every match, she creates a lot of scoring chances. You have to be prepared to play without the ball, tightly defend, do not lose your head. Well, with the ball we will do what we know how to work out in training ".

"I think we will start the match in the status of an outsider. On paper, Barcelona is the favorite to reach the next round. For this reason, we should be enthusiastic about the upcoming test. This match, both matches, will be very important for understanding at what level we are in the Champions League ".

"We were well prepared for this match. It will not be easy. Again, we play with Barcelona, ??which spends an excellent season, leads the championship, reached the final of the cup, which can win. We should be delighted to meet such a rival to understand our current level and what we need to add in the future ".

"When we talk about Messi, we talk about the best player in the world. He is able to solve any episode, create a dangerous moment out of nowhere. This is a fantastic football player. Of course, he needs an eye and an eye, but not for Messi alone. Suarez is also a fantastic player, and the whole team is very dangerous ".

"I will be frank, after the match of the FA Cup, it was difficult to fall asleep. When you play in such matches, you have to be prepared for everything. You prepare not only the main points, but also think over the details. Often the result is determined by them. We have a game plan in mind. Specifically, now it is very important for us to determine the players who are now especially in the ".

"At the highest level, one must be able to cope with pressure. Top club like Chelsea must feel pressure. In any match you have to play with only one thought - how to win. If you want to be at this level, the pressure should be your friend, not the enemy ".

"Tomorrow we need to hold the perfect match, if we want to win. On paper, the favorite in both meetings is one, and this is Barcelona.

The fact that she demonstrates many years, she deserved to be a favorite in this season. We need to work and try to show our maximum ".

"It does not matter which of the teams did in the past. The most important thing in the match with Barcelona is to determine your current level. This is a great opportunity for us, and we want to get into the next round of ".

The match between Chelsea and Barcelona will be held on Tuesday, February 20. The beginning of the meeting at 21:45 Kiev time.