Chelsea vs Barcelona
Tuesday, 25 November 2025, 20:00 UTC at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea 3–0 Barcelona
[Scorers]
• Own Goal — Chelsea (27′ First Half)
• Esteban — Chelsea (55′)
• Liam Delap — Chelsea (73′)
Chelsea cruise past 10-man Barcelona with a dominant 3–0 win, powered by Estêvão’s rocket and Delap’s late clincher.
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Chelsea and Barcelona met on Matchday 5 of the Champions League league phase, both starting the night level on seven points and chasing a return to European glory. Barça came in looking for their first CL win in two games, while Chelsea were aiming to reclaim momentum in front of their home crowd.
The match exploded into life early. Chelsea thought they had scored inside four minutes when Garnacho’s quick corner routine led to Enzo Fernández tapping in, but a Reece James handball wiped it out. Barcelona immediately responded with a high press that created a massive chance for Ferran Torres, who dragged his shot wide.
Chelsea had another goal chalked off in the 23rd minute for offside, but the breakthrough finally came in the 27th. A cleverly-worked short corner freed Marc Cucurella in the right pocket, and his low cross was flicked by Pedro Neto, deflecting off Jules Koundé and into the net for 1–0.
Barça’s night got even worse just before halftime. Ronald Araújo flew into a reckless tackle on Cucurella and picked up a second yellow, leaving Barcelona down to ten men.
Chelsea actually had a third goal disallowed in the 51st minute, but four minutes later their 18-year-old star took over. After a midfield interception started a smooth counterattack, Estêvão drove at Pau Cubarsí, cut inside, and smashed an unstoppable strike into the far corner to make it 2–0.
In the 73rd minute, Chelsea killed the game. With Barcelona pushing high, Neto carried the ball through midfield and released Enzo Fernández on the left. His first-time pass found Liam Delap, who finished with a simple touch for 3–0.
Chelsea saw out the match with ease and claimed a statement win at home.
Next up: Chelsea travel to Atalanta on December 9, while Barcelona host Eintracht Frankfurt.
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“Social Media Reactions”
Chelsea actually out-techniqued Barcelona.
Crazy how you go in with the old “Barça = better on the ball” stereotype and then realize Chelsea are just cleaner all over the pitch.
→“And on top of that, Chelsea were way stronger in the duels too.”
Barcelona basically forfeited the game by starting Araújo.
Dude’s on a three-year streak of self-destructing in big matches. At this point it’s tradition.
Maresca might actually be the real deal.
He rotates without fear, never panics, doesn’t drop results, manages the squad like a grown-up, develops youngsters like Estêvão, revives Garnacho, and is somehow rehabilitating Delap the Chaos Merchant.
Chelsea legit look like they can compete for both the Premier League and the Champions League this year.
→“If they lose the next league game they’re finished.”
Nah, that’s not how this works.
→“But Arsenal are nine points ahead, season’s over.”
Relax. There are tons of matches left, Arsenal still drop points randomly, and they haven’t actually won anything major in ages. The ‘title aura’ isn’t exactly strong over there.
“Arsenal always seem to run out of gas in the second half of the season.
And honestly, I kinda want Arteta — the perpetual “Mr. Runner-Up” — to finally get his title someday.”
“Chelsea are weak!”
Bro… Yamal really said that and then got cooked. 💀
Arsenal always seem to run out of gas in the second half of the season.And honestly, I kinda want Arteta — the perpetual “Mr. Runner-Up” — to finally get his title someday.
“Chelsea are weak!”
Bro… Yamal really said that and then got cooked. 💀
Lamine Yamal got absolutely pocketed by Cucurella.
Man went from “next Messi” talk to rage-unfollowing Cucurella on Instagram. Peak comedy.
Barça used to be that annoying, unstoppable monster.
Chelsea vs Barça was always elite TV.
Now the skill gap is just embarrassing.
Barça’s individual ability is miles off.
They press slower, lose duels easily, bounce off defenders, can’t play through pressure, and every wall pass ends with their midfielder lying on the ground.
It’s not “home vs away” — they’re just objectively weak right now.
The red card didn’t even matter.
Chelsea were smashing them before Araújo self-destructed for the third straight year.
Honestly the scoreline could’ve been uglier.
Meanwhile City rotated half their squad, didn’t care, played vibes-only football… and lost.
→“Pep disrespected the game!”
He was literally testing bench players because City have CL breathing room. It was a science experiment, not a match.
Barça offered absolutely nothing against Chelsea.
Total domination.
Shutout.
Outclassed everywhere.
This Barça team… yeah, it’s looking rough.
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