Matchday rewind: Real Madrid defeat Valencia, Chelsea hammer Chesterfield & Barcelona held by Granada

What a win for Real Madrid to take them eight points clear at the top of the Spanish table. Both Karim Benzema and Vinicius Jr scored two goals apiece in what proved to be an impressive game, despite some brief pushback from Valencia.

FT: Real Madrid 4-1 Valencia

Karim Benzema is just on another level this season. He had great awareness for this goal, and needed just two touches to score. He's top-scorer of La Liga for a reason.At 34 years of age, he just seems to be getting better.

GOAL! Real Madrid 4-1 Valencia (Benzema)

Valencia players are complaining about a red card for Real Madrid's Mendy, but he's just been given a yellow card.They do get the penalty, though – which is taken by Goncalo Guedes, it's saved by Thibaut Courtois but Guedes scores the rebound! Valencia pull one back!

GOAL! Real Madrid 3-1 Valencia (Guedes)

Real Madrid have grabbed a third! It's Vinicius Jr once again with the follow-up shot after Marco Asensio's initial effort was saved. Real Madrid are cruising now, after looking a bit lukewarm in the first half. They're on their way to going eight points clear at the top of the table!

GOAL! Real Madrid 3-0 Valencia (Vinicius Jr)

Vinicius Jr doubles Real Madrid's lead! Los Blancos waste no time in the second half, with Karim Benzema providing the layoff for Vinicius Jr, who doesn't miss from close range. It's those two on the scoresheet, yet again!

GOAL! Real Madrid 2-0 Valencia (Vinicius Jr)

Karim Benzema puts his team in the lead with a penalty, finally finding the breakthrough for Real Madrid.That's 16 goals for the Frenchman in La Liga.

GOAL! Real Madrid 1-0 Valencia (Benzema)

They looked to be heading for a crucial win thanks to Luuk De Jong's header from a brilliant cross by Dani Alves, but were left under pressure after Gavi was given his second booking and dismissed.Granada applied the pressure and Antonio Puertas got their equaliser in the last minute of normal time, firing a left footed shot on the spin into the roof of the net.Barca stay sixth in La Liga, and could be 17 points behind Real Madrid should the Blancos beat Valencia - that game kicks off at 8pm UK time.

FULL TIME: Granada 1-1 Barcelona

Thomas Tuchel picked a strong team, and got the performance he wanted - three up after 21 minutes, 4-0 up at half time.They took their foot off the gas after the break, and Chesterfield got a deserved consolation through Akwasi Asante. They did themselves proud in a tough match today.Chelsea are safely into round four.

FULL TIME: Chelsea 5-1 Chesterfield

As easy as you like for the European champions

It had been coming, and Granada have their equaliser.Barca fall back out of the top four as it stands.

GOAL: Granada 1-1 Barcelona (Puertas 90)

Alves has picked up a knock and has to go off for treatment.He returns, but Barca are effectively down to nine and a half men.

87 mins: Dani Alves injured

Gavi gets a second yellow and is dismissed. Barca will have to defend their slender lead with only 10 men.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🟨+🟨=🟥 Gavi is booked for the second time today and is sent off. Barça down to ten men<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GranadaBar%C3%A7a?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GranadaBarça</a> <a href="https://t.co/4FzAYLpgrQ">pic.twitter.com/4FzAYLpgrQ</a>— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/status/1479893404209360901?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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83 mins: Gavi sent off for Barca

A long ball finds Chesterfield striker Kabongo Tshimanga, who holds off the Chelsea defenders and fiores in a shot which Bettinelli saves with his legs.But, the ball spins into the centre of the area, and Akwasi Asante taps in the goal which gets the biggest cheer of the night.Chesterfield have been outclassed here, but they have worked very hard and deserve that goal.

GOAL: Chelsea 5-1 Chesterfield (Asante 80)

A moment of history for the non-league side!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Luuk de Jong is on the scoresheet for Barcelona again! 🔥 And the assist comes from Dani Alves 👀 <a href="https://t.co/Sfala3z9H8">pic.twitter.com/Sfala3z9H8</a>— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/PremSportsTV/status/1479888403785125888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Stunning Dani Alves cross as Barca take lead

Fine header by De Jong, after an even finer ball from the Brazilian

Dani Alves deserves a lot of credit too - his cross from the right was a vintage ball from the Brazilian.De Jong rose to head past Luis Maximiano, and get the goal his performance has warranted tonight.

GOAL - Granada 0-1 Barcelona (De Jong 57)

Barca get the breakthrough - and the Dutchman deserves it!

Garcia goes down injured as the ball is rolled out to him by Ter Stegen, and Granada launch an attack but Luis Suarez shots wide.Garcia is replaced by Clement Lenglet.

Eric Garcia forced off injured

Not good news for Barca early in the second half

He hits it with much more power than the Italian, and through Loach gets a glove on it down to his left, he cannot keep it out.

GOAL - Chelsea 5-0 Chesterfield (Ziyech pen 55)

The Moroccan steps up with Jorginho on the bench

His first goal since that controversial interview. The perfect way to get back in the good books of the Chelsea fans.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">💪 🅱🅸🅶 🆁🅾🅼 💪 Lukaku is back in the goals for <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChelseaFC</a> 👏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EmiratesFACup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EmiratesFACup</a> <a href="https://t.co/W4jIsU169g">pic.twitter.com/W4jIsU169g</a>— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) <a href="https://twitter.com/EmiratesFACup/status/1479877047564394496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Lukaku scores Chelsea's third

The whistle is blown for the break at Stamford Bridge, and is music to the ears of Chesterfield. Chelsea have been rampant and lead 4-0.Barca on the other hand are being held to a goalless draw at present by Granada, Dembele firing miles over from way out once again shortly before the break.

Half time in London and Granada

Lewis Hall again at the centre of all that's good for Chelsea, his shot from the edge of the area parried out by Loach.It loops up perfectly for Andreas Christensen, who places a header perfectly into the far corner.

GOAL - Chelsea 4-0 Chesterfield (Christensen 39)

Young debutant Lewis Hall shows why Tuchel has trusted him today, bullying Chesterfield down the left and winning the ball in a dangerous area.He fires a low cross in from the left, and Lukaku darts in to poke home.How many will Chelsea want to score here?

GOAL - Chelsea 3-0 Chesterfield (Lukaku 21)

Hudson-Odoi, playing left wing back tonight, cuts inside in plenty of space and fires a fine right footed shot past goalkeeper Scott Loach.That may be game over already.

GOAL - Chelsea 2-0 Chesterfield (Hudson-Odoi 18)

I complimented the Spireites just before, but they made this far too easy for Chelsea

Barcelona looked to have scored through their first major chance of the game, but Luuk De Jong's strike has been ruled out by VAR.Still goalless in La Liga.

10 mins - Barca denied by VAR

Mateo Kovacic surges through the middle, plays it wide right to Ziyech, whose shot is saved by the Chesterfield keeper.However, the ball rebounds kindly for Werner, who taps into an empty net from six yards in the centre of the goal.There were some concerns about offside, but VAR has checked and allowed the goal.

GOAL - Chelsea 1-0 Chesterfield (Werner 6)

Good evening, and welcome to GOAL's live coverage of today's action.Plenty of enticing games in prospect, with Champions League holders Chelsea facing non-league Chesterfield in the FA Cup, among several evening fixtures.There's also some big games in Spain, with Barcelona travelling to Granada in La Liga, before Real Madrid host Valencia later.We'll have all the latest from those games, plus updates from other matches around Europe.

Welcome to tonight's live blog

We've got some huge FA Cup and La Liga action to bring you

Thanks for joining is in all the FA Cup and La Liga action today, where a mighty Chelsea defeated Chesterfield 5-1, Xavi's Barcelona registered a disappointing draw (again) and Real Madrid defeated Valencia 4-1 to retain their status as La Liga frontrunners.See you soon!

That's all, folks!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">20 - Thibaut Courtois 🇧🇪 has saved 20 of the last 23 shots on target he has faced for <a href="https://twitter.com/realmadriden?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realmadriden</a> in <a href="https://twitter.com/LaLigaEN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LaLigaEN</a> and 17 of the last 18 at the Santiago Bernabéu, conceding only Gonçalo Guedes' 🇵🇹 goal. Giant. <a href="https://t.co/wVSnupAfFf">pic.twitter.com/wVSnupAfFf</a>— OptaJose (@OptaJose) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJose/status/1479935376827596806?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Safe hands 🧤

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior are playing a different game this season 🤍 <a href="https://t.co/bJgIoPVusG">pic.twitter.com/bJgIoPVusG</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1479928276072210436?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Out of this world 🪐

Just watching the replay of the Valencia goal again – it was a great save by Thibaut Courtois to deny Goncalo Guedes' first attempt at the penalty, but he really had no chance at saving the rebound. Tough!

79 mins: Real Madrid 3-1 Valencia

Marco Asensio with his turn for a goal, but it's saved by the goalkeeper. That would've been a perfect shot – it had plenty of pace and power – but it was right on target.

73 mins: Real Madrid 3-0 Valencia

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Magnífico 🔱 <a href="https://twitter.com/marcoasensio10?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@marcoasensio10</a> + <a href="https://twitter.com/vinijr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@vinijr</a> + <a href="https://twitter.com/Benzema?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Benzema</a>— Iker Casillas (@IkerCasillas) <a href="https://twitter.com/IkerCasillas/status/1479927037037101061?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Praise from a legend 💪

Valencia look to have dropped off ever since Real Madrid scored their first goal. They looked promising in the opening minutes of the game, putting pressure on Real Madrid's goal, but they've fallen flat since.

64 mins: Real Madrid 3-0 Valencia

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Karim Benzema scores his 300th Real Madrid goal ⚽️ One of the modern day greats 🌟 <a href="https://t.co/FrJiPyced3">pic.twitter.com/FrJiPyced3</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1479921637424250881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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We've reached half-time at the Bernabeu, where the home side lead courtesy a Karim Benzema penalty.As it stands, Real Madrid are eight points clear at the top of La Liga.

HT: Real Madrid 1-0 Valencia

Casemiro gets pulled down well inside the box, and Los Blancos have the chance to go 1-0 up right before half-time.VAR is checking the penalty call, and it's been given – with Real Madrid top-scorer Karim Benzema stepping up for the spot-kick.He scores, straight into the roof of the net!

41 mins: PENALTY to Real Madrid!

OOF! Luka Modric with the best chance of the game yet as his powerful shot clatters against the crossbar. He turns away in frustration after being denied – but Real Madrid are probing, at least.And now Casemiro goes down in the box and Real Madrid get a penalty!

40 mins: Real Madrid 0-0 Valencia

It's still been the same story as we had into half-time. Real Madrid look promising as they burst forward, but they make a mess of it when it matters, their failure to get a decent shot away unraveling their good work.

39 mins: Real Madrid 0-0 Valencia

Great movement from Real Madrid that results in Marco Asensio taking a shot, but it's saved again. Still goalless, but better from Los Blancos, who look more likely to score now.

29 mins: Real Madrid 0-0 Valencia

Luka Modric with a half-hearted shot now, but it flies comfortably into the hands of the Valencia goalkeeper.And now Eder Militao is handed a yellow card after a rough challenge on Jose Gaya.

25 mins: Real Madrid 0-0 Valencia

Still nothing from either side after 20 minutes, though it's Real Madrid who have had a couple of good tries.Los Blancos are surging forward again now, but they just can't seem to gel in the final third.

20 mins: Real Madrid 0-0 Valencia

Another promising bit of play from Real Madrid, with Karim Benzema getting involved for the first time this game in the build-up, but Vinicius Jr can't quite finish the effort. Toni Kroos was the conductor of the surge forward, but it just falls a bit short.

12 mins: Real Madrid 0-0 Valencia

Real Madrid come so close to taking the lead after Eder Militao heads a shot away from close range, but it's ultimately saved.Valencia have started the game on a strong foot, already putting some pressure against Real Madrid, but that was the first promising attempt on goal of the match.

7 mins: Real Madrid 0-0 Valencia

And we're underway at the Bernabeu!Real Madrid can go eight points clear at the top of the Liga table (with two games in hand) should they win today.

Kick-off: Real Madrid 0-0 Valencia

Chelsea youngster Lewis Hall to the BBC on his debut: "Ever since I was a kid being at Chelsea this is what I worked towards. To finally get the opportunity and in front of my family and the amazing fans it is an incredible feeling."

🗣 Hall: 'This is what I worked towards'

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">HT: Frankfurt 2-0 Dortmund FT: Frankfurt 2-3 Dortmund What a comeback 🤩 <a href="https://t.co/i0K4LA2ZuB">pic.twitter.com/i0K4LA2ZuB</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1479899881607204869?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Meanwhile, in Bundesliga... 🐝

To take you through their clash with Valencia, here's Cady Siregar...

Can Real Madrid go eight points clear?

Since my update, Southampton have scored twice, through Mohammed Elyounoussi and Shane Long, and now lead to Swansea 3-2.Everton are also 3-2 up, a long range strike from Andros Townsend restoring their advantage in extra time.

Southampton and Everton turn it around

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📋✅ Our starting XI 🆚 <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciacf_en?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@valenciacf_en</a>!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RealMadridValencia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RealMadridValencia</a> <a href="https://t.co/wdFROOloOV">pic.twitter.com/wdFROOloOV</a>— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) <a href="https://twitter.com/realmadriden/status/1479879924534108167?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Real Madrid XI to face Valencia

Borussia Dortmund have come from 2-0 down at half time to beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2, Jude Bellingham scoring the winner in a game where his younger brother Jobe made his professional debut.In the FA Cup, Premier League sides Everton and Southampton have been taken to extra time by Championship opponents Hull and Swansea, respectively.It's Hull 2-2 Everton currently, while Swansea have taken the lead in extra time against the Saints, they are 2-1 up.

Drama around Europe

Three minutes added time at Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea have long been in the hat for the fourth round draw.

90 mins: Chelsea 5-1 Chesterfield

The hosts ratcheting up the pressure on the 10-man visitors, Luis Milla shooting from the edge of the area, however Ter Stegen saves and holds on as Granada players gathered for the rebound.Duarte then fires wide for the hosts. Barca clinging on.

86 mins: Granada 0-1 Barcelona

More fringe men on for Chelsea - Ross Barkley gets a run out.Chesterfield meanwhile have brought on Laurence Maguire - brother of England international Harry.The Spireites come close to a famous goal, Fraser Kerr slamming into the side netting.Havertz then looks to have got No 6 for Chelsea, but Werner - who played the cross in fot his compatriot to slide home - mis-timed his run and was off-side.

75 mins: Chelsea 5-0 Chesterfield

Memphis Depay replaces De Jong as Barca look to see out what would be a precious three points.Victory takes them third in La Liga.

70 mins - Granada 0-1 Barcelona

Thomas Tuchel using this opportunity to give some of his fringe and academy players a chance to shine.Lewis Baker and Harvey Vale are on as subs.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">2014 - Lewis Baker is making his first appearance for Chelsea since an FA Cup third round tie against Derby County in 2014 - 8 years and 3 days ago. Awaited.— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1479889053940072453?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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63 mins - Chelsea 5-0 Chesterfield

Pulisic is fouled in the box, and the referee points to the spot.

PENALTY TO CHELSEA

Machis has the first chance of the second half for Granada, skipping away from Dani Alves, but firing his shot a long way wide.

48 mins - Granada 0-0 Barcelona

No let up from Chelsea - Ziyech weaves through the Chesterfield defence, before being denied by a good Loach save.Half-time sub Havertz smacks the rebound off defender Gavin Gunning, who goes down looking rather winded.He's ok to continue, though he may wish he wasn't.

50 mins - Chelsea 4-0 Chesterfield

We are back underway

Mateo Kovacic and Romelu Lukaku make way.Not getting any easier for Chesterfield - Chelsea still deploying the big guns.

Havertz and Loftus-Cheek coming on for Chelsea

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">'𝘋𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘪𝘵 𝘨𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯' ⬆️ Andreas Christensen knows the deal.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EmiratesFACup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EmiratesFACup</a> <a href="https://t.co/d7nx8SoxXk">pic.twitter.com/d7nx8SoxXk</a>— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) <a href="https://twitter.com/EmiratesFACup/status/1479880773134020609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Christensen makes it four

Borussia Dortmund are in action in the Bundesliga, hoping to take advantage of Bayern Munich's shock home defeat to Borussia Monchengladbach last night.They are failing to do so however, and trail Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 at half time.In the FA Cup, Everton looked to be continuing their dreadful form after falling behind in the first minute against Championship side Hull, but have turned it around and lead 2-1 at half time.

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...was this lovely strike by Hudson-Odoi which put Chelsea two-up.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝐀𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚 🍦? The whip courtesy of <a href="https://twitter.com/Calteck10?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Calteck10</a> 🧐<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EmiratesFACup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EmiratesFACup</a> <a href="https://t.co/HmZNbpYThy">pic.twitter.com/HmZNbpYThy</a>— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) <a href="https://twitter.com/EmiratesFACup/status/1479875874824413184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: The pick of the first half goals...

Five minutes until half-time and Xavi's men are still being frustrated by their mid-table opponents.Can they make a breakthrough before the interval? They almost led through this moment of inspiration from Luuk De Jong earlier in the half.

40 mins - Granada 0-0 Barcelona

Darwin Machis has Granada's first clear chance, his shot deflecting off Dani Alves - making his first Liga appearance since returning to Barca - but Ter Stegen makes a good save.

35 mins - Ter Stegen makes a good save

You would expect a team featuring Lukaku, Kovacic, Pulisic and more to dominate a non-league side - and that is exactly what Chelsea have done here.Those Chesterfield fans will be alongside my Newcastle supporting friends back home in not feeling the magic of the FA Cup tonight.

31 mins - Chelsea 3-0 Chesterfield

Ousmane Dembele the latest to have a chance for Barca, cutting in from the right, but he fires well over from 25 yards.If Barca fail to win here and Madrid beat Valencia later, the Blaugrana will be 17 points off the lead in La Liga.

30 mins - Granada 0-0 Barcelona

The visitors still on top in Granada currently, De Jong coming close again but firing wide with an ambitious scorpion kick.It was De Jong remember who appeared to have put Barca ahead, heading in Gavi's cross from the left, but the teenager was offside before he put the ball in.

20 mins - Granada 0-0 Barcelona

It looked as though Chesterfield might get overwhelmed in those early minutes, but the fifth-tier side have grown into the game in these early stages.They're gunning for promotion to League Two this season, so won't lack confidence if Chelsea give them a chance.

15 mins - Chelsea 1-0 Chesterfield

Unsurprisingly the Blues have started on the front foot, Lukaku swweping a chance over the bar from a Ziyech corner.Expect this theme throughout the game tonight.

5 mins - Chelsea 0-0 Chesterfield

We're underway

It's a packed house at Chelsea - clearly the FA Cup is still a big draw around these parts.Those home fans will be expecting a big, easy win today - but let's see...

Teams are out at Stamford Bridge

Just a few minutes from kick off in London and Granada, what are your score predictions for tonight.Special shout-out to anyone following the blog tonight while isolating due to Covid. Especially Ben.

We're almost ready to get underway

Most of the recent conversation around Chelsea has concerned Romelu Lukaku's controversial interview criticising Tuchel's tactics - however he starts tonight and former Blues midfielder Geremi feels the striker will stay at Stamford Bridge.Asked by GOAL whether Lukaku made a mistake, Geremi said: “I was a bit surprised.“I didn’t watch him at the training ground but on the pitch, after the match against Tottenham, he was sharing the victory with the fans. He was giving 100 per cent.“Also for the club, it is not good to keep players that don’t have motivation and ambition. But when I look at Lukaku, maybe there was a misunderstanding or misinterpretation of what he has said.”

Chelsea won't sell Lukaku, says Geremi

If Chesterfield were to win tonight, it would arguably be the biggest FA Cup shock ever - but we have had some upsets already.Newly rich Newcastle United started new signing Kieran Trippier, but were stunned at home by third-tier Cambridge United.Chesterfield will be inspired by fellow non-league sides Boreham Wood and Kidderminster, who have already reached round four by beating league sides AFC Wimbledon and Reading, respectively.

FA Cup round up

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Barça XI<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GranadaBar%C3%A7a?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GranadaBarça</a> 💪🔵🔴 <a href="https://t.co/GobZB5lzgt">pic.twitter.com/GobZB5lzgt</a>— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/status/1479849146370641924?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Barcelona XI to face Granada

A fascinatingly mixed XI selected by Thomas Tuchel tonight - young defender Lewis Hall and third-choice goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli make their debuts, while Romelu Lukaku, Christian Pulisic and Hakim Ziyech all start.Chelsea XI to face Chesterfield: Bettinelli; Hudson-Odoi, Christensen, Sarr, Hall; Saul, Kovacic; Ziyech, Pulisic, Lukaku, Werner

Chelsea XI to face Chesterfield

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