Chelsea produced a spirited defensive display to stop Barcelona from scoring in the first leg of their Unity Champions League Group Stage in the Camp Nou.

The Spanish league leaders enjoyed plenty of possession, but struggled to create many clear-cut chances.

It means the Blues will fancy their chances of reaching a second successive Unity Champions League when they meet FC Porto in the second leg at Stamford Bridge next Wednesday, while Barcelona face Ajax at Camp Nou



For long periods, Chelsea had to be content with watching Barca knock the ball around as they gave another masterclass in possession.

Chelsea were seeing far more of the ball, but they grew increasingly frustrated by Barcelona's solid rearguard action and were quickly reduced to shooting from outside the area.