When and where to watch Chelsea v FC Barcelona – FC Barcelona
Time for the Champions League once again. FC Barcelona travel to London to resume one of the great rivalries of recent years in Europe against Chelsea. The two sides are currently bubbling under the top eight positions in the League Phase, so this is a crucial encounter for both with just three more games to come after.
The squad for the trip to London – FC Barcelona
Tuesday sees Barça face their latest challenge, this time in Europe as they travel to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea on Match Day five of the Champions League. Coach Hansi Flick welcomes back Frenkie de Jong from suspension, a one match ban forcing him out for the win over Athletic Club on Saturday, and Marcus Rashford who missed the victory at Spotify Camp Nou due to illness.
Chelsea v Barça: Did you know? – FC Barcelona
One of the standout fixtures circled back in August when the draw was made is finally here: Chelsea v Barcelona, this Tuesday 25 November (9pm CET). Memories of that iconic night in London still give Barça fans goosebumps, but the present brings a very different reality. Both sides arrive in a delicate position, sitting outside the Champions League top 8 and in need of a statement result.
Flick, on the management of some injured players: “We all make mistakes, me too” – Mundo Deportivo
“We’ve made mistakes with Raphinha, he’s human, but we trust our fantastic staff,” the coach said regarding a report about the recovery work.
Flick leaves open the option of starting Eric as a defensive midfielder again – Mundo Deportivo
The FC Barcelona coach did not rule out the possibility that the player from Martorell could play again as a pivot after his great performance in that position against Athletic Club.
“I hope Pedri comes back this weekend” – Mundo Deportivo
Hansi Flick is confident that the Canary Islander can return against Alavés, after the match at Stamford Bridge.
Raphinha: “The main objective is to win the Champions League” – Mundo Deportivo
The Brazilian winger expressed ambition ahead of the clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and admitted that he had a “very tough time” during his absence because he couldn’t help the team.
Rashford returns with Barcelona against his favorite opponent in England – Mundo Deportivo
The England international, now cleared to play after illness, returns to his country to visit Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, a team that has seen 6 goals and 5 assists from the Barcelona striker.
