Chelsea and Barcelona are set to meet again in a high-profile Champions League clash. Both sides are sitting level on points and are eager to strengthen their push for knockout qualification. Both clubs had solid starts to the season.
However, neither club has yet secured a firm grip on the group. This adds intensity to this latest instalment of a long-running rivalry. Chelsea come into the contest buoyed by strong domestic form and an impressive home run in Europe.
IT'S MATCHDAY.
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) November 25, 2025
🆚 Barcelona
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🏟️ Stamford Bridge
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They have turned Stamford Bridge into a reliable fortress. Meanwhile, Barcelona are arriving after a morale-boosting win in their refurbished home stadium. They’re combining attacking flair with a long-awaited defensive shutout.
However, their Champions League campaign has been unpredictable, with goals flowing at both ends. With history offering no clear favourite and both teams showing contrasting strengths, Tuesday’s meeting promises to be another tight battle in an unforgettable European night.
Taking official competitions into consideration, the head-to-head record between Chelsea and Barcelona stands at:
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Their previous showdown between the two sides came in the 2017-18 Champions League last-16. Chelsea earned a 1-1 draw in London before Barcelona dominated the return leg. They won 3-0 through a Lionel Messi double and an Ousmane Dembele strike. That win allowed Barca to overturn their painful 2012 semi-final memories against the Blues.
| Home Team | Away Team | Date | Scoreline | Competition |
| Barcelona | Chelsea | Mar 14, 2018 | Barca Win: 3-0 | Champions League |
| Chelsea | Barcelona | Feb 20, 2018 | Draw: 1-1 | Champions League |
| Barcelona | Chelsea | Apr 24, 2012 | Draw: 2-2 | Champions League |
| Chelsea | Barcelona | Apr 18, 2012 | Chelsea Win: 1-0 | Champions League |
| Chelsea | Barcelona | May 06, 2009 | Draw: 1-1 | Champions League |
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Reece James’s halftime withdrawal at Burnley raised fears. However, it was later confirmed as precautionary. Wesley Fofana is expected to return. Tosin Adarabioyo is also pushing for another start. Chelsea remain without Romeo Lavia, Cole Palmer, Dario Essugo, Levi Colwill and long-term absentee Mykhaylo Mudryk due to injury and suspension issues.
Alejandro Balde suffered a minor head knock but he should travel. Marcus Rashford’s involvement remains uncertain because of an illness, whereas Raphinha featured off the bench last weekend. Ferran Torres’s brace strengthens his case for inclusion, and Frenkie de Jong is available again. Pedri, Gavi and goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen continue their spells on the sidelines.
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