Maresca highlighted the challenge posed by Barcelona, particularly their striker Robert Lewandowski. "He's a fantastic player who has consistently scored goals throughout his career," Maresca said. "We'll try to defend as a team, be aggressive, and win the game."

Maresca was also asked about comparisons between Chelsea's Estevao and Barcelona's Lamine Yamal. Maresca acknowledged that Estevao is already playing at a high level, particularly at just 18 years old. He expressed his happiness with Estevao's performance and hopes he will continue to do well.

Maresca was also questioned about his potential interest in managing Barcelona in the future. He emphasized his current commitment to Chelsea and his goal of winning the upcoming match against Barcelona.

Finally, Maresca discussed the evolution of football tactics, particularly the tiki-taka style that was popularized by Barcelona under Pep Guardiola. While acknowledging the influence of Guardiola's team, Maresca emphasized that any team can choose its own playing style and that he prefers the way his team plays.