As Chelsea ready themselves to face a side who have for so long been the yardstick against which all other European clubs are measured, they might ask whether they are hitting their own standards, let alone the lofty ones that Barcelona continue to set.

Sonia Bompastor's side are unbeaten in all competitions. They occupy one of the top four spots in the Champions League table that will guarantee them a quarterfinal berth with home advantage. The sky is hardly falling in. However, a 1-1 draw at Liverpool was a third draw in nine Women's Super League games, one that allowed Manchester City to open up a three-point lead at the top of the table.

All four of those draws have been by the same scoreline, and of course, some 1-1 draws are different from others. It is one thing to get within thre

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