Match report

Chelsea Stuns Barcelona with a 3-0 Victory in UEFA Champions League

Chelsea
Chelsea
3–0
FT
Barcelona
Barcelona
Nov 25, 2025

Chelsea stunned Barcelona with a decisive 3-0 victory in their UEFA Champions League match. The game saw an early own goal by Jules Kounde and two additional goals from Estevão and Lewis Delap, securing Chelsea’s dominance.

Key Facts

  • • Chelsea defeated Barcelona 3-0 in the UEFA Champions League.
  • • Barcelona's R. Araujo received a red card for a foul at minute 44.
  • • Estevão scored Chelsea’s second goal with an assist from Reece James.
  • • Lewis Delap secured the third goal, confirmed by VAR.

Lineups

Chelsea

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Sanchez (G)
  • 27 M. Gusto (D)
  • 29 W. Fofana (D)
  • 23 T. Chalobah (D)
  • 3 M. Cucurella (D)
  • 24 R. James (M)
  • 25 M. Caicedo (M)
  • 41 Estêvão (M)
  • 8 E. Fernandez (M)
  • 49 A. Garnacho (M)
  • 7 P. Neto (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 F. Jorgensen
  • 4 T. Adarabioyo
  • 5 B. Badiashile
  • 9 L. Delap
  • 11 J. Gittens
  • 17 Andrey Santos
  • 20 Joao Pedro
  • 21 J. Hato
  • 32 T. George
  • 34 J. Acheampong
  • 38 M. Guiu
  • 40 F. Buonanotte

Barcelona

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Garcia (G)
  • 23 J. Kounde (D)
  • 4 R. Araujo (D)
  • 5 P. Cubarsi (D)
  • 3 A. Balde (D)
  • 24 E. Garcia (M)
  • 21 F. de Jong (M)
  • 10 Lamine Yamal (M)
  • 16 Fermín (M)
  • 7 F. Torres (M)
  • 9 R. Lewandowski (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 W. Szczesny
  • 31 D. Kochen
  • 11 Raphinha
  • 14 M. Rashford
  • 15 A. Christensen
  • 17 M. Casado
  • 18 G. Martin
  • 20 D. Olmo
  • 22 M. Bernal
  • 27 D. Fernandez
  • 28 R. Bardghji

Timeline

  1. Chelsea
    27' Chelsea Goal · Own Goal
    J. Kounde · Assist: P. Neto
  2. Barcelona
    32' Barcelona Card · Yellow Card
    R. Araujo

    Argument

  3. Chelsea
    40' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    M. Gusto

    Foul

  4. Barcelona
    44' Barcelona Card · Yellow Card
    R. Araujo

    Foul

  5. Barcelona
    44' Barcelona Card · Red Card
    R. Araujo

    Foul

  6. Barcelona
    46' Barcelona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Torres · On: M. Rashford
  7. Chelsea
    55' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    Estêvão · Assist: R. James
  8. Chelsea
    59' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Garnacho · On: L. Delap
  9. Barcelona
    62' Barcelona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Lewandowski · On: Raphinha
  10. Barcelona
    62' Barcelona subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Fermín López · On: A. Christensen
  11. Chelsea
    73' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Delap · Assist: E. Fernandez
  12. Chelsea
    75' Chelsea Var · Goal confirmed
    L. Delap
  13. Chelsea
    76' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Neto · On: J. Gittens
  14. Barcelona
    80' Barcelona subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Balde · On: Gerard Martín
  15. Barcelona
    80' Barcelona subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Lamine Yamal · On: D. Olmo
  16. Chelsea
    82' Chelsea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Estêvão · On: T. George
  17. Chelsea
    82' Chelsea subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. James · On: J. Acheampong

Match Stats

Stat Chelsea Barcelona
Fouls 18 12
Pass Accuracy 88% 84%
Offsides 6 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 15 5
Corners 4 0
Total Passes 516 417
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 6 2
xG 1.89 0.79
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 456 349
Shots Inside Box 12 3
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point came early when Barcelona's Jules Kounde scored an own goal in the 27th minute, putting Chelsea ahead.
  • ▸ R. Araujo's red card at the 44th minute significantly weakened Barcelona’s defensive capabilities.