"As pointed out by Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona's history at the venue is defined by limited success. Of the seven Champions League meetings at the London stadium, the club has secured only one victory. That win came in the 2005-06 season during the first leg of the round of 16, where Barcelona defeated the Londoners 2-1 with goals from Samuel Eto'o and an own goal by John Terry."
"The most famous outcome came during the 2008-09 Champions League semifinal. After a 0-0 first leg, the second leg saw Chelsea take an early lead with a stunning volley from Michael Essien. The game appeared lost for Barcelona until the 93rd minute, when Andres Iniesta received a pass from Lionel Messi and struck a powerful shot from the edge of the box. With the final score at 1-1, Barcelona advanced to the final on the strength of the away goals rule."
Barcelona will face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday in a decisive Champions League match after a 4-0 win over Athletic Club and a prior draw with Olympiacos. The draw with Olympiacos increased pressure by pushing Barcelona back in the race for the top eight. Barcelona's record at the London stadium is poor: one victory in seven Champions League meetings, with four defeats and two draws. The sole Stamford Bridge win arrived in 2005-06. A notable comeback tie occurred in 2008-09 when a 93rd-minute Iniesta equalizer allowed Barcelona to advance on away goals. Barcelona has progressed in four of six knockout ties against Chelsea.
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