Overview
- Kickoff is 8pm UK on Tuesday, November 25, with live coverage on Amazon Prime and radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live.
- Both clubs have seven points from four matches and sit outside the league‑phase top eight, making this match consequential for their knockout hopes.
- Chelsea remain without Cole Palmer, Levi Colwill and Romeo Lavia, while Reece James is expected to start after planned minutes management at Burnley.
- Barcelona travel without Pedri and Gavi, while Raphinha has returned to action and de Jong is back from suspension as Rashford is passed fit after illness.
- Previews and betting markets point to an open, high‑scoring contest, with historical notes highlighting Chelsea’s one loss in their last nine European meetings with Barcelona and Barça’s 24‑match Champions League scoring streak.