Does Jules Koundé play today? Where to watch Chelsea vs Barcelona live in the UEFA Champions LeagueBy Janderson Luiz
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Chelsea faces Barcelona this Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in the fifth round of the UEFA Liga Campeões league phase. The match takes place at 5pm (Brasília time) at the Stamford Bridge stadium, in Londres, Inglaterra. Ambas the teams have seven points in the table and are looking for victory to improve their classification.
Coach Enzo Maresca commands Chelsea, while Hansi Flick guides Barcelona. The clash is worth consolidating in the European competition, with the teams needing points to advance.
The live broadcast takes place on TNT Sports, HBO Max and SBT on Brasil. Streaming services offer complete coverage, including pre-game and real-time analysis.
- Main channels: TNT Sports (open and pay TV), HBO Max (exclusive streaming).
- Adjusted time: 5pm on Brasil, 8pm UTC.
- Additional options: Aplicativos UEFA officials for live updates.
Probable lineups and confirmed absences
Chelsea should enter the field with a 4-2-3-1 formation, prioritizing defensive solidity. Robert Sánchez must defend the goal, with Reece James and Marc Cucurella on the flanks. No in the middle, Moisés Caicedo and Enzo Fernández control the game, while Pedro Neto and Jhon Duran look for spaces in attack.
Barcelona adopts the classic 4-3-3, with Jules Koundé and Pau Cubarsí in defense. Frenkie of Jong and Dani Olmo dictate the pace, and Lamine Yamal appears as a threat on the wing. Robert Lewandowski leads the Catalan attack.
Injuries affect both sides. No Chelsea, Cole Palmer and Mykhailo Mudryk are out, in addition to Wesley Fofana and Levi Colwill. Barcelona misses Pedri, Gavi and Marc-André has Stegen.
Recent team form
Chelsea has had a mixed run in the last five matches. Venceu o Tottenham 1-0 and Wolves 3-0, but drew 2-2 with Qarabag in Champions. The 2-0 victory over Burnley in Premier League brought confidence.
- Chelsea’s last five games: Vitória 5-1 over Ajax; 1-2 defeat to Sunderland; 4-3 win over Wolves; 1-0 win over Tottenham; 2-2 draw with Qarabag.
- Goals scored: 15; suffered: 8.
- Highlight: Defesa improved in the last domestic rounds.
Barcelona shows offensive consistency. Goleou beat Athletic Club 4-0 in La Liga and beat Real Oviedo 3-1.
Balanced match history
The teams have faced each other 14 times in the history of Champions League, with four wins for each side and six draws. Chelsea scored 19 goals, compared to 22 for Barcelona. The last duel, in 2018, ended with England on penalties.
Barcelona have won just one of their last nine matches against the English in the competition. Chelsea exploits this as an advantage at home, where they have not lost in six European games.
Referee Slavko Vinčić referees the game, averaging 4.2 cards per match. Sua driving favors fluidity, but punishes hard fouls.
Weather forecast and game logistics
London presents mild conditions for November, with temperatures around 11°C at kick-off time. Ventos light of up to 24 km/h may influence intersections, but no precipitation is expected.
- Maximum temperature: 11°C; minimum: 6°C.
- Humidity: 80%; visibility: Boa.
- Impact: Campo dry favors Barcelona’s style of possession.
Tickets for Stamford Bridge sold out quickly, with a capacity of 40 thousand fans. Capacidade limited to visitors, prioritizing Chelsea members.
Featured players and predictions
Tosin Adarabioyo, defender of Chelsea, emerges as a key player after a good performance in the last game. Pelo Barcelona, Ferran Torres shines in attack, with 78% passing accuracy.
Predictions indicate a 2-2 draw, given the offensive form of both. Odds favors Chelsea at 2.15, Barcelona at 3.00 and a draw at 3.80. Ambas teams must score, with over 2.5 goals likely.
- Season top scorers: Liam Delap (Chelsea, 4 goals in Champions); Lewandowski (Barcelona, 5 goals).
- Fun fact: Jovem Garnacho could become the second youngest to score in three consecutive UCL debuts.
The duel promises intensity, with a focus on fast ball recovery and quick transitions.















