A week after the women locked horns in SW6, Chelsea and Barcelona collide in matchday five of the Champions League league phase, more than seven years on from their previous meeting.
The Blues once deeply resented the Catalan giants, but two Champions League triumphs in 2012 and 2021 allowed them to put their deep-lying grudge to rest.
Now, Enzo Maresca is aiming to lead his side to a statement European victory, having missed an opportunity in matchday one at Bayern Munich. Chelsea have since notched seven points and are well placed in regard to a potential top-eight finish, but Hansi Flick’s Barça look healthier again and have their own lofty ambitions in this competition to appease.
The Blues cruised to a 2–0 victory at Burnley on Saturday, with Maresca able to rest a couple of key names for Tuesday’s duel. Here’s how Chelsea could line up for Barcelona’s visit.
