Chelsea host Barcelona in a heavyweight clash in the Champions League this evening.
After some less glamorous trips in the Europa Conference League last season, this is the sort of fixture Blues fans have been desperate to see back in west London.
And Enzo Maresca’s side welcome the Catalan giants to west London just as they are hitting some form, back up to second in the Premier League with momentum building.
Marcus Rashford is back on these shores for the second time since leaving Manchester United on loan having put Newcastle United to the sword in September.
But the most intriguing story tonight could be the battle of the young superstars with Estevao Willian and Lamine Yamal hoping to set the game alight.
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November 25, 2025 7:21 pm
Marc Cucurella backs ‘very special’ Chelsea star to emulate Lamine Yamal
Ben Fleming
Estevao has caught the attention of many since his move to Chelsea this summer, and his teammate Cucurella is setting the bar quite high for the Brazilian.
‘They are both very special players,’ the left-back said in the pre-match press conference.
‘They have a lot of talent, they always want the ball, they always try to do the one-v-ones. These players can decide the games.
‘The only difference at the moment is that Lamine has played in Europe for a few seasons and Estevao arrived this season. But he’s doing really well and if he continues improving he can arrive at Lamine’s level.
‘They are both very funny, they enjoy the ball, they always have a smile on their face. If they are happy they can perform at the top level.’
November 25, 2025 7:14 pm
The visitors are in town
Ben Fleming
Chelsea FC v FC Barcelona - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5
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Chelsea FC v FC Barcelona - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5
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November 25, 2025 7:07 pm
Pre-match odds
Ben Fleming
Chelsea to win: 11/8
Barcelona to win: 7/4
Draw: 29/10
Odds via Betfair (subject to change)
November 25, 2025 7:00 pm
Head-to-head record
Ben Fleming
Chelsea have only lost one of their last nine meetings with Barcelona in the Champions League (W2 D6), although that lone defeat did come in their most recent clash (0-3 at the Camp Nou in March 2018); a result that saw them eliminated at the last 16 stage (lost 1-4 on aggregate).
November 25, 2025 6:57 pm
Estevao starts for Chelsea as Neto leads the line
Ben Fleming
A big call from Maresca as Estevao is given the chance from the start. Pedro Neto looks like he’ll lead the line as Joao Pedro is demoted to the bench.
Rashford missed the weekend’s game with the flu, but he returns to Hansi Flick’s bench.
November 25, 2025 6:50 pm
Barcelona starting lineup
Ben Fleming
Starting XI: Joan García; Koundé, Cubarsí, Araújo, Balde; Eric García, De Jong, Fermín; Lamine Yamal, Lewandowski, Ferran Torres.
Subs: Bardhji, Bernal,, Casado, Christensen, Fernandez, Kochen, Martin, Olmo, Raphinha, Rashford, Szczesny.
November 25, 2025 6:46 pm
Chelsea starting lineup
Ben Fleming
Starting XI: Sanchez, Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella, James, Caicedo, Estevao, Fernandez, Garnacho, Neto.
Subs: Jorgensen, Acheamphong, Tosin, Hato, Badiashile, Santos, Buonanotte, Gittens. George, Guiu, Joao Pedro, Delap.
November 25, 2025 6:44 pm
Team news coming shortly
Ben Fleming
November 25, 2025 6:36 pm
Chelsea vs Barcelona TV Channel
Ben Fleming
Tonight’s Champions League clash will be available to watch live on Amazon Prime Video for subscribers.
November 25, 2025 6:33 pm
Chelsea vs Barcelona kick-off time
Ben Fleming
Chelsea vs Barcelona kicks off at 8pm tonight at Stamford Bridge.
November 25, 2025 4:22 pm
Good evening!
Ben Fleming
Hello and welcome to Metro’s live coverage of the Champions League clash between Chelsea and Barcelona.
Stay with us for all the team news, build-up and match updates from Stamford Bridge.
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