Champions League 25/26: Stamford Bridge, the toughest match for Barça in the league phase
Published New:28/08/2025 - 22:09h
Updated New:29/08/2025 - 01:10h
Stamford Bridge welcomes FC Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League 25/26. Get to know the data and statistics that will mark this match.
What a visit that FC Barcelona will have to face in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26. Hansi Flick's team will face a demanding trip to London, specifically to Stamford Bridge, to duel against the current Club World Cup champion, Chelsea FC.
In this phase, the 'culés' will cross paths with the Londoners again after seven seasons without seeing each other on the field. It should not be forgotten that the last time they clashed was in the 2017/18 season, in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League.
At that time, under the direction of Ernesto Txingurri Valverde, the Barcelona dominated with a resounding 3-0 at the Camp Nou, with a double by Lionel Messi and a goal by Ousmane Dembélé. This result sealed the 'azulgranas' pass to the quarterfinals after a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.
- 📌 TOTAL HISTORY OF MATCHES BETWEEN FC BARCELONA AND CHELSEA:
- Matches: 17
- Victories of FC Barcelona: 6
- Draws: 6
- Victories of Chelsea: 5
- Goals: 29 for the Catalans and 21 for the Londoners
Stamford Bridge: a historic challenge for FC Barcelona in the Champions League
Now, speaking properly of the visits of FC Barcelona to the temple of Chelsea FC, the panorama is perhaps not the most attractive of all. At least from a statistical point of view.
Although Stamford Bridge probably experienced one of the most remembered moments in the history of Barcelona, the famous Iniestazo, with that goal by Andrés Iniesta in the second leg of the 2008/09 Champions League semi-finals. Goal that allowed to tie the commitment 1-1 and that the 'culés' transcended to the final of this edition after having won 1-0 in the first leg, the moments of joy do not abound when the Catalan team visits the fiefdom of the Blues.
Chelsea vs. FC Barcelona: historical balance in London
And, according to statistics, FC Barcelona has visited Stamford Bridge a total of eight times, registering a balance of just one victory for the 'culés', five defeats and three draws. The most recent match dates back to the first leg of the round of 16 of the 2017/18 Champions League, when the 'azulgranas' drew 1-1 on London soil, with a goal from Willian for the locals and Leo Messi for the visitors.
| TEMP | COMPETITION | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Champions League (round of 16 - first leg) | Chelsea 1-1 FC Barcelona |
| 2011/12 | Champions League (semifinal - first leg) | Chelsea 1-0 FC Barcelona |
| 2008/09 | Champions League (semifinal - second leg) | Chelsea 1-1 FC Barcelona |
| 2006/07 | Champions League (Group A) | Chelsea 1-0 FC Barcelona |
| 2005/06 | Champions League (round of 16 - first leg) | Chelsea 1-2 FC Barcelona |
| 2004/05 | Champions League (round of 16 - second leg) | Chelsea 4-2 FC Barcelona |
| 1999/00 | Champions League (quarterfinals - first leg) | Chelsea 3-1 FC Barcelona |
| 1965/66 | Fairs Cup (semifinal - second leg) | Chelsea 2-0 FC Barcelona |
Now it will be necessary to see what this duel that will be played soon between Barcelona and Chelsea FC will derive in. Will the Blues manage to defend their home as they have done effectively in the past, or will the 'culés' end up storming Stamford Bridge? A clash that, from now on, promises to give all kinds of emotions as they are two of the best clubs in the world today.
