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Ross Barkley, Willian Speak Following Penalty Miss in UCL Loss to Valencia

Ross Barkley has said there was no dispute about him taking Chelsea's penalty in their 1-0 UEFA Champions League defeat to Valencia on Tuesday, but Willian explained afterwards he "wanted to take it."

After going 1-0 behind at Stamford Bridge in the Group C clash to Rodrigo's 74th-minute strike, Barkley had the perfect chance to salvage a point from the spot in the dying minutes after Daniel Wass handled the ball in the penalty area.

Barkley, who had only come on as a substitute minutes earlier, was consulted by Willian, Tammy Abraham and Jorginho before his effort ricocheted into the crowd via the top of the crossbar:

Dean Jones

Actually feel for Ross Barkley after that pen miss last night - all he did was follow instructions.