FC Barcelona face one of their toughest tests of the season so far when they travel to London to take on Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.
The Blaugrana have had an unremarkable Champions League campaign so far, winning twice, drawing once and losing another. They drew 3-3 with Club Brugge last time out, going behind three separate times before fighting back for the draw in Belgium.
Barca currently sits in 11th place in the UCL league standings on seven points — two points off the automatic qualification spots.
The Catalans are fresh off a dominant 4-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in their long-awaited return to the Spotify Camp Nou.
Barcelona now sits just one point off top spot in the La Liga table after Real Madrid dropped points in a draw with Elche on Sunday.
Chelsea, meanwhile, are just below Barca in the Champions League table, tied on seven points but with a slightly worse goal differential through four matchdays.
The Blues settled for a disappointing 2-2 draw away to Qarabag earlier this month, but took all three points against Ajax and Benfica in their two prior outings.
The North London outfit have climbed up the Premier League standings in recent weeks, now six points off leaders Arsenal after beating Burnley 2-0 over the weekend.
Barcelona and Chelsea have met in the Champions League on 14 previous occasions, each winning four times and settling for six draws. They last faced off in the 2017-18 Round of 16, with the Spaniards claiming a 4-1 aggregate win.
The sides have produced some of the most memorable ties in the history of the competition, including a controversial 2008-09 semifinal draw and Chelsea's historic underdog victory en route to their title-winning campaign in 2012.
Where to watch Barcelona vs Chelsea
Marcus Rashford in action for Barcelona against Levante
When: Tuesday, November 25 – 3PM ET / 12PM PT
Where: Stamford Bridge, London
Where to watch in the United States: CBS Sports, Paramount+
Barcelona vs Chelsea Betting Odds
Liam Delap
Barcelona to win: +170
Draw: +280
Chelsea to win: +135
Both teams to score (Yes/No): -280 / +210
Over/Under 3.5 goals: +104 / -128
Robert Lewandowski first goalscorer: +490
Liam Delap anytime goalscorer: +160
Raphinha anytime goalscorer: +160
Lamine Yamal to score or assist: -105
Odds courtesy of FanDuel.
Chelsea Team News and Predicted Lineup
Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho and Enzo Fernandez warming up against Qarabag.
UEFA Champions League - Qarabag v Chelsea - Tofiq Bahramov Stadium, Baku, Azerbaijan - November 5, 2025 Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho and Enzo Fernandez during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Aziz Karimov
Enzo Maresca's squad is mostly healthy, barring one huge piece.
Cole Palmer is expected to miss Tuesday's clash with Barcelona as he continues to nurse a toe injury. Elsewhere, Reece James was taken off at half-time in Saturday's win over Burnley, but the manager has confirmed that his captain is not hurt and will be ready for the midweek outing.
Wesley Fofana is expected to be back in the squad following his own injury spell, but Tosin Adarabioyo should retain his starting spot after a strong performance over the weekend.
Joao Pedro should start in the No. 10 position in Palmer's absence, with Liam Delap deployed as the lone striker.
Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Robert Sanchez (GK) – Malo Gusto, Tosin Adarabioyo, Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Cucurella – Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernández – Pedro Neto, Joao Pedro, Alejandro Garnacho – Liam Delap.
Barcelona Team News and Predicted Lineup
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Hansi Flick will also be relieved to be getting his big guns back, as Barca takes a strong squad to London on Tuesday.
Marcus Rashford's participation is still unsure as the Englishman deals with the flu, while Pedri continues recovering from a hamstring injury.
Raphinha, who had missed several weeks through injury, returned to the field as a substitute against Athletic Club, and will certainly see a bit more game time against Chelsea. However, Ferran Torres' brace on Saturday may keep Raphinha on the bench to start the game in London.
Marc Casado shoud join Frenkie De Jong in the heart of midfield, while Fermin Lopez could be selected ahead of Dani Olmo in an advanced midfield position after a strong run of form.
Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Joan Garcia (GK) – Jules Koundé, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsí, Alejandro Balde – Frenkie De Jong, Marc Casado – Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez, Ferran Torres – Robert Lewandowski.