Chelsea welcomed Barcelona at Stamford Bridge earlier tonight as they looked to secure a positive result at home in the UEFA Champions League. The Blues made a strong start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 27th minute when Jules Kounde scored an unfortunate own goal. Ronald Araujo was sent off by the referee in the 44th minute as Enzo Maresca’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.
Estevao doubled his team’s advantage in the 55th minute before Liam Delap killed the game off in the 73rd minute. The contest ended with Chelsea earning an impressive 3-0 win in front of their home fans.
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Let’s take a look at how each Chelsea player fared during the clash against Barcelona.
Sanchez made a couple of impressive saves at the back and secured an important clean sheet tonight.
RB: Malo Gusto – 6.5/10
He earned possession back once and made one good chance in the final third. Gusto was replaced at half-time.
CB: Wesley Fofana – 6.5/10
Fofana cleared the danger when he could and was good on the ball.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10
He performed his defensive duties well and did enough to keep a clean sheet.
LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 25: Estevao of Chelsea celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with Andrey Santos during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match between Chelsea FC and FC Barcelona at Stamford Bridge on November 25, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
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LB: Marc Cucurella – 7.5/10
He was a positive influence at both ends of the pitch.
CM: Reece James – 7.5/10
James caught the eye at times in the opponent’s half and has got an assist to show for his efforts.
CM: Moises Caicedo – 7/10
He anchored the midfield with conviction and made two key chances in the final third.
RW: Estevao – 8/10
Estevao was a constant menace on the right flank and managed to score Chelsea’s second goal in the 55th minute.
CAM: Enzo Fernandez – 7/10
He linked up play well with others around him and has got an assist to show for his efforts.
LW: Alejandro Garnacho – 7/10
Garnacho managed to shine at times on the left wing, but there was no goal for him.
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ST: Pedro Neto – 7/10
He caused some problems for his marker, but there was no goal for him.
Substitutes:
CM: Andrey Santos – 6.5/10
He added some bite and steel to Maresca’s midfield.
ST: Liam Delap – 7/10
Delap came on and managed to score in the 73rd minute.
LW: Jamie Gittens – 6/10
