Tammy Abraham and Ross Barkley spoil Antoine Griezmann's Barcelona debut as Chelsea win in Japan

Frank Lampard's side prevail 2-1 in Saitama in pre-season friendly

Barcelona's Antoine Griezmann, right, in action with Chelsea's Andreas Christensen during the Rakuten Cup match at Saitama Stadium in Japan. Chelsea won 2-1. Reuters

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde before the match. Reuters

Chelsea's Mateo Kovacic in action with Barcelona's Riqui Puig. Reuters

Barcelona's Antoine Griezmann reacts after a missed opportunity. Reuters

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen rolls the ball out. AFP

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard shouts instructions from the sidelines. Reuters

Barcelona's Antoine Griezmann shoots at goal. Reuters

Chelsea's Tammy Abraham in action with Barcelona's Samuel Umtiti. Reuters

Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham celebrates after scoring against Barcelona. AFP

Fans cheers for Barcelona at the Saitama Stadium. Reuters

Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann vies with Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen. AFP

Barcelona's Carles Perez reacts after missing a chance to score. Reuters

Barcelona midfielder Riqui Puig is challenged by Chelsea forward Pedro. AFP

Chelsea's Tammy Abraham, second right, celebrates with his teammates after scoring to give Chelsea the lead. Reuters

Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann fights for the ball with Chelsea's Pedro. AFP

Barcelona's Nelson Semedo in action with Chelsea's Marcos Alonso. Reuters

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard gestures. AFP

Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann fights for the ball with Chelsea defender David Luiz. AFP

Tammy Abraham and Ross Barkley both struck for Chelsea as they defeated Spanish La Liga champions Barcelona 2-1 in Japan in Tuesday's pre-season friendly.

The focus ahead of the game in Saitama had been around Barcelona's new signing Antoine Griezmann making his bow after his move from Atletico Madrid.

But it was Abraham and Barkley who took centre stage as Lampard's young side showed encouraging form ahead of the start of the Premier League season in August.

Abraham opened the scoring in the 34th minute as he latched on to a loose ball after Jorginho had blocked a Sergio Busquets pass to round Marc-Andre ter Stegen and find the net.

Barkley then wrapped up the victory nine minutes from time with a curling effort from the edge of the area.

Barcelona did get a consolation goal in stoppage time as Ivan Rakitic found the net, but it was not enough to deny Chelsea the victory.

Both side made a number of changes throughout the match, with Griezmann playing the first 45 minutes for Barcelona before being replaced.