TOUGH FOR CONTE

FROM BACK PAGE 62 minutes and looked to be on course for a memorable victory.

But all of their hard work was undone by a mistake by Andreas Christensen which let in Barcelona, as Messi struck the all-important 75th-minute equaliser.

Stamford Bridge was left dumbstruck as the tie swung in favour of Ernesto Valverde (above) and his Barca superstars.

Willian not only scored but hit the post twice in the first half as Chelsea weathered heavy pressure. The Brazilian said: “I’m happy for the goal but I’m a bit sad with the result. I think we deserved to win. “They had more possession but we created dangerous chances to score. We have to go there and play the same game.” Blues midfielder Cesc Fabregas said: “It is such a shame really. We executed the game plan really well.”