Chelsea's win against Barcelona was an eighth by English teams against La Liga sides in this season's Champions League
The latest round of Champions League matches on Tuesday night reflected the recent trend of Premier League clubs getting the better of their rivals in La Liga.
Chelsea's win against Barcelona made it 10 wins from the past 11 meetings for English teams against their Spanish counterparts in Europe's elite competition.
With England now firmly on top in this particular European rivalry, BBC Sport examines the reasons behind a growing period of dominance.
A Barcelona team including Lionel Messi (centre) defeated Manchester United in the 2009 Champions League final








