Enzo Marescas approach is characterised by meticulous ball circulation and an almost pedagogical commitment to controlling rhythm through sustained possession. While this structure can suffocate opponents, it also risks becoming predictable,particularly against a Barcelona side whose most notable vulnerability remains their aggressively high defensive line. The challenge for Chelsea is whether they can adjust their principles sufficiently to exploit that space in behind, rather than remaining wedded to Marescas slower, possession-first patterns. Barcelona, for their part, possess an attacking fluency capable of overwhelming most opponents in Europe, even when their defensive shape is less than convincing.
UEFA CL
AH
Chelsea
vs
FC Barcelona
88