Chelsea have won only one of their last seven against Barcelona, albeit the Catalan giants have won only one of their eight previous visits to Stamford Bridge, with Samuel Eto'o the match winner in 2006.
Chelsea vs Barcelona preview
This will be a serious test of Chelsea's Champions League credentials, so can they claim a statement victory on Tuesday night? So far, Enzo Maresca's team have made a mixed start to the league phase, winning both home games, beating Benfica and Ajax in West London, but failing to win either on the road. The Blues were swatted aside 3-1 by Bayern Munich on opening night, before only mustering a 2-2 draw against Qarabağ thanks to Alejandro Garnacho's second half equaliser in Baku earlier this month. With two trips to Italy to take on Atalanta and Napoli, as well as a home games against Pafos to come, they are very much in the hunt for a top eight spot, but every point counts.
Meantime, in the Premier League, the Blues climbed up to second on Saturday, thanks to a 2-0 victory over Burnley; Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernández on target at Turf Moor. Maresca's men have now won five of their last six in the Premier League, ahead of Sunday's top of the table clash against fierce London rivals Arsenal. Thus, these two matches this week will be a good gauge as to whether or not Chelsea are bona fide contenders, so will they pick up a memorable victory here?
As for Barcelona, they won a domestic treble last season, but were ousted in the Champions League semi-finals by Inter, so are determined to go one step further in this competition. Well, Hansi Flick's side, just like their hosts, also have seven point on the board after four league phase matches. The Blaugrana have beaten Newcastle on Tyneside and hammered Olympiacos 6-1 at Montjuïc, but were beaten 2-1 when PSG visited Catalonia, before a bonkers 3-3 draw with Brugge earlier this month. This leaves them 11th, above Chelsea on goal difference, still seeking to climb into the top eight.
Meantime, in La Liga, when Barça were beaten 2-1 at the Bernabéu in last month's Clásico, many were anointing Real Madrid champions. Well, since then, Flick's side have won three on the spin, including marking their long-awaited return to Camp Nou by demolishing Athletic Club 4-0 on Saturday; Ferran Torres with a brace, while Robert Lewandowski and Fermín López were also on target. Thus, Barça are now just one point below the leaders, after they've suffered back-to-back draws. Here, the Catalan giants are one of the best teams in Europe, so will they be too strong at Stamford Bridge?
Chelsea vs Barcelona head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 17.
- Chelsea Wins: 5. Draws: 6. Barcelona Wins: 6.
Chelsea team news
Cole Palmer remains sidelined due to a toe injury, while Enzo Maresca is also without Levi Colwill, Dário Essugo and Roméo Lavia.
Meantime, despite being replaced at half time on Saturday, Reece James is expected to be fit to start, while Moisés Caicedo will return in midfield, having been rested at Turf Moor. Andrey Santos and João Pedro would sit out December's trip to Atalanta if booked.
Chelsea predicted lineup vs Barcelona: (4-2-3-1): Sánchez; James, Chalobah, Adarabioyo, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernández, Neto, João Pedro, Garnacho; Delap.
Chelsea player to watch vs Barcelona
Enzo Fernández scored his fifth goal of the season already against Burnley, while he will be key to Chelsea's hopes of winning the midfield battle in this one.
Barcelona team news
Hansi Flick travel to West London without Pedri and Gavi, but his absentee list is shrinking.
In goal, after Wojciech Szczęsny had started the line nine matches, Joan García returned at the weekend. Meantime, Raphinha came off the bench towards the end of the demolition of Athletic Club, his first appearance since September due to a hamstring injury.
Robert Lewandowski scored his eighth in La Liga of the season on Saturday, now seeking to add to his 105 Champions League goals. Marcus Rashford did not feature due to illness, but is expected to be involved this time.
Barcelona predicted lineup vs Chelsea: (4-3-3): García; Koundé, Araújo, Cubarsí, Balde; Eric García, Fermín, Dani Olmo; Lamine Yamal, Torres, Lewandowski.
Barcelona player to watch vs Chelsea
Lamine Yamal surprisingly started on Saturday, having not featured for Spain due to a groin injury. The teenager bagged his 31st goal for Barcelona in that win, bagging seven in his last 16 Champions League appearances, so will he add to that tally?
Chelsea vs Barcelona prediction
Goals are guaranteed, as they always are when Hansi Flick's Barcelona are involved, and we are backing Barça to be too strong for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge: Chelsea 1-2 Barcelona.
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How to watch Chelsea vs Barcelona in the Champions League on TV channel?
Chelsea vs Barcelona in the Champions League will be available on the following TV channels;
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How to watch Chelsea vs Barcelona in the Champions League on live streaming?
Chelsea vs Barcelona in the Champions League will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: Amazon Prime Video.
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What is the date and kick-off time for Chelsea vs Barcelona in the Champions League?
Chelsea vs Barcelona takes place on Tuesday 25 November 2025, with kick off at 20:00 (GMT), 15:00 (ET) & 12:00 (PT).