Chelsea midfielder, Enzo Fernandez, has explained why the Blues thrashed LaLiga champions, Barcelona 3-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
The Argentine questioned Barça boss, Hansi Flick’s tactical approach to the game at Stamford Bridge, claiming the visitors’ decision to keep an ultra-high defensive line was a mistake.
Jules Kounde’s own goal, Willian Estevao and Liam Delap strikes ensured the Blues kept all three points at Stamford Bridge and moved to fifth place in the table.
Andrey Santos and Fernandez had their three goals disallowed by the video assistant referee.
Fernandez maintained that the Blues deserved to win the game, but felt the Catalans made it very easy for them.
“Their defensive line was too high for my liking,” the Chelsea midfielder told Movistar Plus+.
“We knew the spaces were there behind them and we were able to find our striker in space many times.
“And that was also the plan we had prepared with Maresca.”
The victory moved Enzo Maresca’s side fifth in the Champions League table and brightened the hope of automatic qualification for the west London side.