Barcelona's Pique calls for caution ahead of Chelsea Champions League tie

A last-16 Champions League tie against Chelsea could go about as a defining moment for Barcelona's season, Gerard Pique has cautioned. 

Gerard Pique has advised Barcelona to be careful about the dangers postured by Chelsea in front of one week from now's last-16 Champions League tie. 

Barcelona go to the Premier League champions for the primary leg of their conflict on Tuesday, the Catalan mammoths having seen their agreeable pad on LaLiga slice to seven indicates after back draws. 

Chelsea and Barca have a rich shared history in the Champions League, having confronted each other 12 times in the competition since 2000, most as of late in the 2011-12 semi-finals. 

There have been four Chelsea wins to three for Barca amid that time and in spite of the fact that the Blues have influenced a poor endeavor at protecting their class to title, Pique trusts Antonio Conte's men ought not be thought little of. 

"Desires are most extreme," Pique said on Thursday. "We go out as top picks, with an opportunity to win. 

"I know the environment is sure, extremely positive, everything looks great, however I think we must be more judicious. 

"We need to gain as a matter of fact, what has occurred as of late, and realize that one awful day could see you thumped out of the Champions League. 

"A terrible outcome against Chelsea could transform the great season we are having into one that is not all that great. 

"We know we are in a decent position in the alliance and the Copa del Rey and we go to London in the Champions League hoping to win, get past and advance in the opposition.