Chelsea faces a challenging return to the Champions League, going up against strong teams like Bayern Munich from Germany and Spain’s Barcelona.
The FIFA Club World Cup winner will also compete against Benfica (Portugal), Atalanta (Italy), Ajax (Netherlands), Napoli (Italy), Pafos (Cyprus), and Qarabag (Azerbaijan).
Chelsea has won the Champions League twice, with its most recent victory four years ago under current England manager, Thomas Tuchel.
In their 14 encounters in the Champions League, Chelsea and Barcelona have each secured eight wins, with six matches ending in draws.
The Blues have also faced Bayern in a memorable 2012 final, becoming the first team to defeat the Bundesliga side on their home ground.
Published on Aug 28, 2025
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