Does Dani Olmo play today? Where to watch Chelsea vs Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League By Janderson Luiz
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Chelsea faces Barcelona this Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in a match valid for the fifth round of the UEFA Liga Campeões league phase. The game takes place at 5pm (Brasília time) at the Stamford Bridge stadium, at Londres, Inglaterra, with the English team acting as home team. Ambas the teams have seven points in the competition and are looking for victory to improve their position in the table.
The clash brings together two traditional European football clubs, with Chelsea led by Enzo Maresca and Barcelona under the command of Hansi Flick. The match could define the direction of the classification, as the teams are close in the table, with Barcelona in 11th and Chelsea in 12th place.
Probable lineups indicate offensive formations for both sides. Chelsea must enter the field with Robert Sánchez in goal, followed by Reece James, Tosin Adarabioyo, Trevoh Chalobah and Marc Cucurella in defense, Moisés Caicedo and Enzo Fernández in midfield, and an attack led by
In Barcelona, Wojciech Szczęsny must defend the goal, with Jules Koundé, Pau Cubarsí, Eric García and Alejandro Balde at the rear, Frenkie from Robert Lewandowski in front.
Confirmed formations and absences
Chelsea adopts the 4-2-3-1 scheme, prioritizing quick transitions. Moisés Caicedo, with 51 technique in recent games, will be a key player in contention.
Injuries affect the London squad: Roméo Lavia and Wesley Fofana are doubtful, while Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Slonina, Levi Colwill, Cole Palmer and Mudryk is suspended.
Barcelona opts for 4-3-3, with an emphasis on possession of the ball. Lamine Yamal, 17 years old, stands out with speed and assists.
On the Catalan side, Pablo Gavi, Marc-André ter Stegen, Pedri and Alejandro Balde are out due to injury, with Balde under evaluation. Dário Essugo is also low.
Balanced match history
Chelsea and Barcelona have faced each other 14 times in UEFA’s Liga of Campeões, with four wins for each side and six draws. The goal difference is 19 to 22 for the Catalans.
The last duel took place in 2018, with Barcelona winning 3-0 in the first leg of the quarter-finals. Na returns, Chelsea won 2-1, but was eliminated on away goals.
In Stamford Bridge, Chelsea won three of the seven games, with two draws and two defeats. The 2012 clash, with 2-2, was marked by the controversial expulsion of John Terry.
These duels always generate high intensity, with an average of 3.2 goals per match in the last five meetings.
Recent team performance
Chelsea are coming off mixed results in their last five games across all competitions. Venceu beat Qarabag 2-1 in Champions, but drew 1-1 with Manchester City in Premier League.
- 3-0 victory over West Ham (Premier League).
- 1-2 defeat to Arsenal (Premier League).
- 0-0 draw with Brighton (Liga Cup).
- 4-1 victory against Ajax (Champions League).
Barcelona shows consistency, with three wins in the last five. Bateu the Athletic Bilbao 4-0 in the La Liga and drew 2-2 with the Real Madrid in the classic.
- 3-1 victory over Young Boys (Champions League).
- 1-1 draw with Atlético de Madrid (La Liga).
- 2-0 victory against Sevilla (La Liga).
- 0-1 defeat to Bayern from Munique (Champions League).
These numbers indicate solid defenses, but attacks that need efficiency.
Featured players and top scorers
Lamine Yamal leads Barcelona in Champions with three goals and two assists in four games. Robert Lewandowski scored two goals, while Ferran Torres contributed with speed.
In Chelsea, 22-year-old Liam Delap scored in his first two matches in the competition. Pedro Neto and João Pedro add creativity, with two goals each.
- Champions top scorers: Yamal (3), Delap (2), Lewandowski (2).
- Assists: Olmo (Barcelona, 3), Fernández (Chelsea, 2).
These athletes set the offensive tempo, with Yamal being the youngest to score in three consecutive group stage starts.
Refereeing and game conditions
Slavko Vinčić, from Eslovênia, referees the duel, with an average of 0.2 yellow cards and 4.2 per game in the season. Ele commanded 15 matches in Champions, issuing 45 warnings.
The Stamford Bridge stadium, with a capacity for 40,343 fans, hosts the match. Ingressos sold out quickly, with prices starting at £60 on the official Chelsea website.
The weather forecast indicates partly cloudy skies at 5pm, with a temperature of 6°C and winds of 19 km/h from the northwest. Sem expected precipitation, ideal conditions for football.
Live streaming and access options
The match is broadcast live on TNT Sports on Brasil, with narration starting at 4:30 pm. Plataformas streaming services such as HBO Max and SBT also show the game online.
Fans can access via the TNT app or official website, with options in HD and audio in Portuguese. No outer, Sky Sports covers for the Reino Unido.
For those traveling, remaining tickets are available on the club’s website, but demand is high due to the history of the clash.
