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Chelsea to Meet Barca Wednesday
English and Spanish champions meet in group play at Chelsea`s Stamford Bridge with another meeting at Camp Nou on Oct. 31.
With Chelsea and Barcelona filling the two qualification spots in Group A ahead of Werder Bremen and Levski Sofia, it seems likely both powerhouses will reach the next phase, AP reported.
That means there`s a chance they will face each other in the May 23 final in Athens. London-based bookmakers William Hill are offering odds of only 5-1 on that happening.
Chelsea and Barcelona are set to meet for the third straight season, with their four games so far have been packed with drama, red cards, disputed goals and a running feud between the rival coaches.
Anders Frisk, who refereed their first meeting, retired early because of the hate mail he received from Chelsea fans accusing him of colluding with Barcelona`s Frank Rijkaard.
Meanwhile, Inter Milan need to beat Spartak Moscow on Wednesday if they are to improve their chances of avoiding an early exit.
Group D leaders Valencia aim to maintain their perfect record of six points from two games when they meet last-place Shakhtar Donetsk at home. Losing Champions League finalists in 2000 and 2001, Valencia are coming off a surprise 3-2 loss at Celta Vigo on Sunday.
Five-time European champions Liverpool lead Group C on goal difference from PSV Eindhoven, even though its domestic form has been disappointing.
That was the case when they last won the Champions League title, however, beating AC Milan on penalties in the final two seasons ago having been 3-0 down at halftime.
Liverpool are at Bordeaux without captain Steven Gerrard, who has been ruled out with a hamstring injury. PSV are at Turkey`s Galatasaray.