Chelsea vs Barcelona game preview; FC Barcelona has been selected to provide the opposition for Chelsea for the UEFA Champions League Round 5 at Stamford Bridge in London. Chelsea is hoping to maintain their current five-match unbeaten streak, while FC Barcelona is looking to continue its excellent recent form from La Liga.

Chelsea vs Barcelona is considered one of the premier matches of this season’s UCL Group Stage with both clubs in great position going into the game.

Match Details

Tournament/Series: UEFA Champions League 2025–26
Match: Chelsea vs Barcelona, Round 5
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 26, 1:30 AM IST
Live Streaming: SonyLIV (India), TNT Sports (UK), Paramount+ (USA)
Venue: Stamford Bridge, London

Chelsea vs Barcelona Preview

Chelsea is coming into this game feeling good, having not lost in their last five games in all competitions. Even though their last Champions League game ended in a tie against Qarabag FK, the team’s offense has looked really good lately. Guys like Pedro Neto, Enzo Fernandez, and Alejandro Garnacho have been playing great, creating a lot of scoring opportunities.

Pedro Neto has especially stood out. He’s scored in each of his last two games and has become one of Chelsea’s most dependable attackers. His speed, creativity, and knack for finding openings in the defense will be key against Barcelona.

Barcelona is back in the Champions League after beating Athletic Club 4-0 in their league game. The team’s offense is looking like its old self, and Robert Lewandowski is still scoring a ton of goals. He’s still Barcelona’s main weapon and will be a problem for Chelsea’s defense.

Even though Barcelona has only won two of their four Champions League games this season, they’ve gotten better since the international break. With Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, and Raphinha adding some excitement, Barcelona’s attack is still one of the scariest in Europe.

Since both teams are trying to advance, this game is a big deal. Chelsea needs to win at home to stay in the running, and Barcelona wants the three points to improve their chances in the group. Look for a tough, fast-paced game with lots of offense.

Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)

Chelsea: W – W – D – W – W
Barcelona: L – W – D – W – W

H2H Record

Chelsea and Barcelona have met 18 times, with the Spanish giants narrowly leading the rivalry.

• Chelsea wins: 5
• Barcelona wins: 6
• Draws: 7

Chelsea vs Barcelona Probable Playing XI

Chelsea (4-2-3-1):
Sánchez (GK); James, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Neto, Joao Pedro, Garnacho; Delap

Barcelona (4-3-3):
García (GK); Kounde, Cubarsi, Martin, Balde; Lopez, Olmo, De Jong; Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha

Chelsea vs Barcelona Match Prediction

Match Winner – Barcelona

After​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ a very dominant LaLiga performance and an obviously improved attacking side, Barcelona is certainly coming to this game with a much stronger momentum than their opponents. The game is going to be very competitive due to Chelsea playing at home, but the experience and Bayern armory of Barcelona along with the stronger midfield control will be working in their favor.

The tandem of Lewandowski, Yamal, and Raphinha on the wings is certainly going to be a very difficult task for Chelsea’s defence to solve. Taking into account the recent form of the team and the superiority in their direct confrontation, Barcelona are definitely the ones to take all three points home.

Predicted Score: Chelsea 2–3 ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌Barcelona