Barcelona wins at Eibar 2-0 before trip to Chelsea in Champions League
Lionel Messi looks ready for London.
Barcelona’s star helped to set up two goals to beat 10-man Eibar 2-0 on Saturday as the Spanish leaders warmed up for their visit to Chelsea in the Champions League.
Barcelona broke its mini-slump of back-to-back draws to remain unbeaten through 24 rounds and extend its advantage over second-place Atletico Madrid to 10 points.
Barcelona visits Stamford Bridge on Tuesday in the opening leg of the round of 16.
“We will head to the match with confidence,” Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets said about Chelsea. “We are having a good season, but that won’t mean anything now.