Barcelona returns to the Champions League on Tuesday to face its match corresponding to the fifth day of the league stage, an exciting match against Chelsea that will be held at Stamford Bridge.
Flick’s team, which played again last Saturday … A match at the Camp Nou after more than two years of absence due to renovation work at Barcelona’s stadium, and visits London today to face the rising Chelsea team. The English team, which is second in the Premier League, are a dangerous enemy, with very technical and physical players in their squad, which could complicate the afternoon for the Catalans.
Barcelona, with Joan Garcia back in the starting lineup after overcoming his injury, kept a clean sheet and ended up beating Athletic, although today’s match at Stamford Bridge looks complicated for Flick’s side. The team coached by Enzo Maresca also won its league match this weekend, at Burnley Stadium (0-2).
For the duel against Chelsea, Flick, who already had Rafinha under him against Athletic, also brings back Rashford, who missed the match against the Bilbao team due to the flu, although he is still counting on the big loss of Pedri.
The Blaugrana faces the event outside the top eight in the Champions League stage because its draw against Brugge in the last round (3-3) moved it to eleventh place in the table, where it appears with seven points, the same as Chelsea’s. In their last appearance, the English were also unable to get past the equalizer at Qarabag Stadium.
The match will be led by 45-year-old Slovenian Slavko Vincic, who will face the Catalan team for the third time in the “Champions”, and who has a record of one victory and one defeat with him on the field. The last time they met, Hansi Flick’s men beat Bayern Munich at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in the league stage (4-1).
What time is the match between Chelsea and Barcelona in the Champions League today?
The Chelsea and Barcelona match will be played on the fifth day of the Champions League Today, Tuesday, November 25, at 9:00 pm. At Stamford Bridge Stadium in London.
Where to watch Chelsea – Barcelona on TV and online
The match can be watched live on TV through Movistar Plus+ on the channel M+ Champions League 2 (dial 60). However, the ABC will provide minute-by-minute coverage on its online portal, as well as the best history to read.