Chelsea, Enzo Maresca
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A quarterfinal battle with League One outfit Cardiff City offers Chelsea an excellent opportunity to make the final four and edge towards redemption, although Enzo Maresca is likely to gamble with a much-changed starting lineup in Wales.
They pushed Newcastle hard on their visit to St. James' Park in October, only falling to a last minute winner from Bruno Guimaraes. Only two points separate them from their hosts, who will be feeling the pressure after Sunday's defeat in the Tyne-Weir derby and who looked drained from competing on four fronts.
Atalanta is 10th with 10 points and a record of three wins, one draw, and one loss. Chelsea is ahead of Atalanta since the English side has a +6 goal difference, while the Italian team has a +1 goal difference.
Chelsea hosts Barcelona in a high-stakes UCL clash at Stamford Bridge. With Palmer, Sterling, Lewandowski, and Pedri starring, both giants aim for a statement win to boost knockout hopes.
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