Match Preview: Chelsea vs Barcelona

UEFA Champions League • Chelsea vs Barcelona

Chelsea host Barcelona in UEFA Champions League (League Stage - 5) at Stamford Bridge, London. Kickoff is scheduled for Nov 25, 2025 20:00 (local).

Chelsea come into this one with points to prove, while Barcelona arrive in decent touch. Expect a measured start with both sides probing for width and transitions. Set pieces could be decisive.

Key angles: ball progression through midfield, press resistance in build-up, and wide-channel overloads. For Chelsea, the timing of runs behind may test the Barcelona back line; conversely, Barcelona will try to disrupt Chelsea with early counter-press triggers.