Five times Chelsea stunned Barcelona ?
The Champions League has shaped a unique rivalry between Chelsea and Barcelona, filled with tensions, comebacks, and decisive moments. On several occasions, the Blues have thwarted the Catalan ambitions. As we await the clash on Tuesday night, let's look back at five moments when the Blues caught the Blaugranas off guard.
Deschamps and Desailly tame Barça
April 2000 - Long before Roman Abramovich's arrival, the Blues led by Didier Deschamps and Marcel Desailly surprised FC Barcelona, featuring Rivaldo, in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals at Stamford Bridge (3-1).
? Memorable first-leg victory for Chelsea against Barcelona, #OTD in 2000 ?
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 5, 2021
⚽️ Zola, Tore André Flo (2); Luís Figo 64'@ChelseaFC | #UCLpic.twitter.com/DVtmPSuZmy
When Ronaldinho is not enough
March 2005 - Five years after Deschamps and company’s victory, Frank Lampard's Blues did it again by defeating Barça (4-2), despite a double from Ronaldinho.
? A Stamford Bridge classic, #OTD in 2005!
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) March 8, 2021
⏰⚽️0⃣8⃣ Gudjohnsen
⏰⚽️1⃣7⃣ Lampard
⏰⚽️1⃣9⃣ Duff
⏰⚽️2⃣7⃣ Ronaldinho
⏰⚽️3⃣8⃣ Ronaldinho
⏰⚽️7⃣6⃣ Terry @ChelseaFC | #UCLpic.twitter.com/MhNGmjqzLq
Super Frankie's banger
October 2006 - This group stage match is remembered for two reasons: Drogba's equalizer in the 93rd minute to snatch a 2-2 draw, but especially for Frank Lampard's banger from a tight angle.
? On Tuesday 31 October 2006…
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) October 31, 2025
Frank Lampard did this against Barcelona. pic.twitter.com/IZPEeNWrKt
Essien's missile
May 2009 - What can be said about Michael Essien's legendary strike that almost sent Chelsea to the Champions League final? But it was not counting on Andrés Iniesta's salvaging golazo in the 93rd minute (1-1), the outcome of a semi-final with controversial refereeing.
Essien. ? pic.twitter.com/sEni9mKkym
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) November 24, 2025
When Torres makes Messi cry
April 2012 : One of the most surprising semi-finals in Champions League history. Outnumbered against Guardiola's "tiki-taka" Barça, the Blues managed to secure a spot in the final, thanks to Ramires' silky lob and Fernando Torres' epic run (2-2).
Ramires vs Barcelona, 2012 ??#UCLpic.twitter.com/JjRneDAnKH
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) November 24, 2025
? #OTD in 2012 at Camp Nou...
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 24, 2019
⚽ Torres sends Chelsea to the final!#UCL | @ChelseaFC | @Torrespic.twitter.com/bS3lUFQqrk
After the match, Lionel Messi and his Catalan teammates were inconsolable in the locker room.
Kick-off for Chelsea – Barcelona this Tuesday at 9 PM.
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