Nigeria, Nov. 25 -- Chelsea return to European action tonight with a blockbuster Champions League meeting against Barcelona, only days after their confident two nil Premier League victory over Burnley.

The London side welcome the Spanish giants to Stamford Bridge in what promises to be one of the most electric nights of their season.



Though the Blues have demonstrated amazing efficiency and discipline in recent outings, manager Enzo Maresca keeps negotiating the lack of influential playmaker Cole Palmer.

Barcelona's visit starts for Chelsea a frenetic run of fixtures; they play league leaders Arsenal on the weekend before going for difficult away games versus Leeds, Bournemouth, and Atalanta.



Speaking prior to the game, Maresca ...