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The UEFA Champions League group stage match between Chelsea and Barcelona, played on November 25, 2025 at Stamford Bridge, ended in a narrow 1-0 victory for the home side.
This was the first meeting between the two clubs in European competition since 2018, renewing one of the competition’s most historic rivalries.
Final score and key goal
Chelsea 1-0 Barcelona
27′: Own goal by Jules Koundé (Barcelona). A short corner allowed Marc Cucurella to send a low cross into the box. Pedro Neto backheeled the ball in a crowded area, but Ferran Torres’ clearance deflected off Koundé and trickled over the goal line, beating goalkeeper Iñaki Peña (own goal).
No further goals were scored, with both teams exchanging chances in a high-intensity, end-to-end encounter. Chelsea’s Robert Sanchez made crucial saves, while Barcelona’s Iñaki Peña barely had time to play after the opening goal. Key events and performances
The match was characterized by frantic pressing, Chelsea goals disallowed (three in total for offside and handball), and Barcelona’s prolific attacking play. A timeline of the highlights follows:
Second half: Barcelona presses, but lacks penetration; Chelsea absorbs the pressure and counter-attacks effectively. Yamal creates a late chance for Fermín López, which Sánchez saves. The score remains level in the final minutes.
Standout players:
Chelsea: Enzo Fernández (dominant in midfield, unlucky with disallowed goals; 7.8 rating), Pedro Neto (key in the build-up to the goal, energetic runs; 7.5), Marc Cucurella (solid in defense against Yamal; 7.2).
Barcelona: Lamine Yamal (silky dribbling and creativity, but without a good final result; 7.6), Robert Lewandowski (isolated in attack; 6.4), Jules Koundé (unfortunate own goal, otherwise consistent; 6.1).
The match statistics highlighted Chelsea’s slight advantage in shots (12-9) and corners (5-3), with possession virtually even (50%-50%). Impact and Consequences
This result has significant consequences for the revamped Champions League group stage, where the top 8 teams advance directly to the round of 16, teams ranked 9th to 24th enter the playoffs, and teams ranked 25th to 36th are eliminated. Before the match, both teams had 7 points from 4 games (2 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss).
For Chelsea: The victory gives them 10 points, which will likely propel them into the top 8 (their exact position depends on other results, but they are ahead of teams like Sporting CP on goal difference).
It consolidates Enzo Maresca’s high-pressing system, giving them a morale boost after an inconsistent start to the domestic league. Historically unbeaten in their last nine Champions League meetings against Barcelona (now with a record of 3 wins, 6 draws, and 1 loss overall), this extends Chelsea’s already strong record and improves their knockout stage record.
Consequence: Increased confidence in Europe and a potential boost in the Premier League title race. For Barcelona: Stuck on seven points, Hansi Flick’s side risks slipping into 11th-15th place, forcing a playoff. Their poor away form in the Champions League (just one win in eight visits to Chelsea) remains a persistent weakness.
The defeat exposes defensive frailties (they conceded their third own goal of the season) and an over-reliance on Yamal’s flair, lacking a clinical finisher.
Consequence: Pressure mounts on Flick amidst their La Liga struggles; winning the remaining matches (e.g., against Benfica) is crucial to avoid early elimination, which could derail his rebuilding efforts.
