Line-up confirmed Chelsea vs Barcelona where to watch live in the UEFA Champions League By Luís Henrique Costa
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Chelsea faces Barcelona this Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in the fifth round of UEFA’s Liga of Campeões. The match takes place at Stamford Bridge, at Londres, Inglaterra, starting at 5pm at Brasília time. Ambas teams have seven points in the table, with Barcelona in 11th place and Chelsea in 12th, seeking to advance in the playoffs.
Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić commands the game, averaging 4.20 cards per game this season. The confirmed lineups reveal tactical adjustments due to absences, prioritizing young talents. The broadcast takes place on open and paid channels for the Brazilian public, guaranteeing broad coverage.
Fans fill the stadium with a capacity for 40 thousand people. The history of clashes shows balance, with averages of 2.5 goals per game in recent duels. Destaques include Estêvão, from Chelsea, with two goals in the competition.
Confirmed lineups
Chelsea lines up in 4-2-3-1, with Robert Sánchez in goal.
The defense has Malo Gusto on the right, Wesley Fofana and Tino Chalobah in the center, and Marc Cucurella on the left.
Reece James acts as a midfielder with the captain’s armband, alongside Moisés Caicedo.
In attack, Estêvão, Enzo Fernández and Alejandro Garnacho create, with Pedro Neto on the wing and Julián Álvarez as an offensive reference.
Departure time and location
The ball rolls at 5pm on Brasília, corresponding to 8pm local time on Londres.
The time zone between Brasil and Inglaterra is three hours at this time of year.
Stamford Bridge serves as the stage, one of the most traditional stadiums in Premier League.
Viewers in different regions of Brasil must adjust according to the official time.
Formation of Barcelona
Barcelona adopts 4-2-3-1, with Iñaki Peña defending the arc.
Jules Koundé and Ronald Araújo form the central defense duo, with Pau Cubarsí and Alejandro Balde on the flanks.
Eric García enters as midfielder, alongside Frenkie and Jong.
Lamine Yamal, Fermín López and Ferran Torres set up plays, with Robert Lewandowski isolated in front.
These choices aim to balance defense and quick transition.
Live streaming options
SBT shows the game on open TV for the entire Brasil, with a free signal.
TNT offers closed TV coverage, including real-time analysis.
HBO Max broadcasts via streaming, with 4K quality for subscribers and replay option.
Platforms like the Sofascore app provide additional statistics during the match.
Embezzlements that influence the game
Chelsea loses Cole Palmer due to a groin injury, in addition to Raheem Sterling, Levi Colwill and Mykhaylo Mudryk suspended.
Roméo Lavia and Wesley Fofana are doubtful, forcing improvisations in defense.
Barcelona misses Marc-André ter Stegen, Pedri and Pablo Gavi, all injured.
Alejandro Balde plays despite muscle discomfort, monitored by the medical staff.
These losses require adaptations in the Enzo Maresca and Hansi Flick trainers.
Players who decide
Estêvão Willian, 18 years old, shines in the Chelsea with two goals in four games in the Champions.
Tariq Adarabioyo reinforces the defense with 72% efficiency in duels.
Barcelona’s Ferran Torres records 78 in attacking attributes, with recent assists.
Robert Lewandowski scores decisive goals, putting pressure on the London defense.
- Estêvão: 227 minutes played, average of 0.5 goals per match.
- Lewandowski: Líder in shots, with 12 shots in the tournament.
- Yamal: Criação chances, with 57% of decisive passes.
- Fernández: Recuperações in the middle, 63 in tackles.
Arbitration and previous statistics
Slavko Vinčić referees an English-Spanish classic at UEFA for the first time.
Average yellow cards reach 5.2 per game in the season.
Chelsea scores 2.25 goals per home game in Champions.
Barcelona concedes 1.75 away goals, exposing defensive vulnerabilities.
The confrontation could change the table, with odds favorable to Chelsea at 2.15 for victory.
Tactical expectations
Maresca prioritizes possession of the ball, with an average of 58% in European games.
Flick bets on counterattacks, exploiting speed of Yamal and Torres.
Substitutions include Filip Jørgensen and Facundo Buonanotte in Chelsea, and Raphinha in Barcelona.
The game tests young people against veterans, defining directions in the league phase.
