Champions League
2025-11-25 - Chelsea vs Barcelona
A Sports Betting Pick by ArmchairPunter
Football : Europe: Champions League
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Tuesday 25th November 2025, 2000hrs (GMT)
Chelsea return to Champions League action on Tuesday night looking to strengthen their position in the league phase when they welcome Spanish giants Barcelona to Stamford Bridge. The Blues were forced to settle for a point on matchday four after being pegged back twice by surprise package Qarabag, with Alejandro Garnacho’s late intervention rescuing a 2-2 draw in Baku.
That result extended Chelsea’s wait for their first European away win of the campaign, but Enzo Maresca’s side have been flawless at the Bridge, chalking up home victories over both Benfica and Ajax. The London outfit also arrive in buoyant domestic form, having put together a trio of clean-sheet wins in the Premier League, the latest being a composed 2-0 success away at Burnley which lifted them into 2nd place.
Barcelona, meanwhile, warmed up for their trip to West London with an emphatic 4-0 triumph over Athletic Club at the weekend, a result which temporarily restored their lead at the top of La Liga. Not only did Hansi Flick’s men showcase their firepower once again, but they also recorded their first clean sheet in 11 matches — a welcome sight for a back line that has been repeatedly exposed this season.
Defensive frailties have been particularly evident in Europe, with La Blaugrana conceding in each of their Champions League fixtures so far. Their most recent continental outing saw them involved in a thrilling 3-3 draw with Club Brugge, another game where their aggressively high defensive line was exploited.
Barcelona’s record in West London offers further encouragement for the hosts. The Catalan champions have managed just one win in their last seven visits to Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea often rising to the occasion against elite European opposition in front of their home crowd.
The Betting Verdict
Chelsea’s strong home form coupled with Barcelona’s defensive inconsistency suggests the Blues can avoid defeat and perhaps edge this high-profile encounter.
The Statistics :
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The Pick :
Chelsea 2-1 Barcelona
