Chelsea have the ability to balance Barcelona

Frank Lampard insisted Chelsea can still compete with the defending champions Barcelona in the Champions League.

Chelesa mainstay midfielder was obtained to assess the pressure the Blues in the Champions League gets older, but he believes the club will be able to compete because their quality is no less far from Barcelona.

"The pressure that is always increasing. Actually, the pressure has increased since the first time Roman Abramovich came to Chelsea. And maybe the pressure will be higher because people see the fact that we almost become the champion several times. The pressure is always there," said Lampard .

"The Champions League looks more stringent each year due to improved quality, particularly in Spain with the Barcelona."

"Barcelona is exemplary. We know that. But maybe not that far behind Chelsea. We will show our best qualities when the time arrives to face Barcelona. "