Overview
- The first leg is set for Wednesday, January 14, with kickoff at 14:00 and coverage on ESPN2 and Disney+ in Latin America, and Paramount+ in the United States.
- Chelsea enter under new head coach Liam Rosenior, who began with a 5-1 FA Cup win that halted a poor run.
- Moisés Caicedo is suspended for this competition due to yellow-card accumulation, leaving a gap in Chelsea's midfield.
- Arsenal arrive in strong form at the top of the Premier League and advanced to the semifinals after a penalty shootout win over Crystal Palace.
- Arteta's team leans on possession and a high press, though injuries and rotation have raised defensive questions heading into the tie.