A fierce Champions League rivalry is rekindled on Tuesday night, as Barcelona visit Chelsea in Gameweek 5 of the 2025–26 league phase.
Much has changed since these two teams last faced off in 2018, with Willian starring for the hosts on home soil before Lionel Messi turned it on in the return leg to knock Antonio Conte’s side out of the competition in the round of 16.
There’s been little scope for animosity to manifest in the build-up to Tuesday’s game, but there’s no denying that plenty of Chelsea supporters still feel resentment towards the Catalan giants as a result of their infamous semifinal second leg clash at the Bridge in 2009.
Two European conquests after Barça cruised past Manchester United in Rome mean such hatred has dissipated somewhat. Still, a fervent atmosphere is expected in west London when Hansi Flick’s side come to town.
Fixtures between the pair are rarely devoid of intrigue and controversy. Here’s how you can catch the next instalment of Chelsea vs. Barcelona on TV around the world.
