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Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso relishing first visit to Nou Camp with family ties to Barcelona and Real Madrid: 'It will be very special'

Marcos Alonso's first visit to the Nou Camp will be a memorable occasion for his family with the Spaniard's father a former Barcelona great and his grandfather a Real Madrid legend.

Both likewise called Marcos, the Chelsea wing-back's late grandfather was crowned a European champion five times with Real and his father spent five years at Barca.

'It will be very special for me,' Alonso said. 'I played for Real Madrid many years and yet it is my first time in Nou Camp. Hopefully we will play our game.

Chelsea's Marcos Alonso is relishing his first trip to Nou Camp having family ties to Barcelona
Chelsea's Marcos Alonso is relishing his first trip to Nou Camp having family ties to Barcelona

'We have to score a goal and so we have to go for it.