Chelsea thrash Barcelona at Bridge in Champions League
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Hansi Flick says his Barcelona team must play with “greater aggression” now that it finds itself in a Champions League mini-slump.
As one of Europe's most famous and successful clubs, Barcelona have a deep and illustrious history in the UEFA Champions League competition.
As Chelsea and Barcelona meet at Stamford Bridge, Lamine Yamal and Estevao will take center stage in the match. Raphinha's return to the bench is a big boost for Hansi Flick, but will it be enough to overcome the loss of Pedri?
The two sides have contested ten duels across the past 12 years, with Bayern having dominated past meetings. The Bundesliga giants knocked Mikel Arteta’s men out of the Champions League in 2023–24, defeating the Gunners at the quarterfinal stage.