‘Superior’ Spanish stars crib over Hiddink tactics

BARCELONA’S players have rounded on what they deemed a negative and cynical Chelsea side following the 0-0 draw in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.

Barcelona failed to score at home for the first time this season against a Chelsea side which defended in numbers and committed almost three times as many fouls as the Catalans.

Defender Gerard Pique believes only his side played any football over the 90 minutes.

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