Since 2012, the last five meetings between these two sides have produced goals consistently, four of them ended with both teams scoring, and all five went over 2 goals.

There is a slight contrast in their profiles: Chelsea hold the defensive edge, while Barcelona are stronger in chance creation and attacking fluidity.

The key question is which team will impose its strengths while exploiting the opponent’s weaknesses. A small advantage leans toward Chelsea, mainly because Pedri is still injured, and that absence can heavily influence Barcelona’s midfield structure, an area that will be decisive in this matchup.