Former Chelsea star Frank Leboeuf has backed the Blues to claim a narrow win over Barcelona when the two European giants clash at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League’s matchday five tonight.

Chelsea come into the Champions League tie on the heels of a weekend Premier League victory over Burnley. Barcelona, meanwhile, were in dominant form at Camp Nou, cruising past Athletic Club 4-0 in their last LaLiga outing.

Leboeuf, speaking to OLBG, is optimistic about Chelsea’s chances and offered his prediction for the scoreline.

“Being positive, 2-1 to Chelsea,” he said.

He also voiced concern over Barcelona’s defensive setup under Hansi Flick. The French pundit said, “I see Barcelona playing the high line and that is insane. I mean, I don’t understand Hansi Flick and the way he plays. As a defender, I would refuse to play like that, put me on the bench, I don’t want to look like a fool.”

Below are all the 2025-2026 UEFA Champions League matchday 5 Fixtures:

Tuesday, November 25

18:45 – Ajax vs Benfica

18:45 – Galatasaray vs Union Saint-Gilloise

21:00 – Bodø/Glimt vs Juventus

21:00 – Napoli vs Qarabag FK

21:00 – Marseille vs Newcastle

21:00 – Dortmund vs Villarreal

21:00 – Chelsea vs Barcelona

21:00 – Man City vs Leverkusen

21:00 – Slavia Praha vs Athletic Club

Wednesday, November 26

18:45 – Pafos vs Monaco

18:45 – Copenhagen vs Kairat

21:00 – Olympiacos vs Real Madrid

21:00 – Sporting vs Club Brugge

21:00 – Eintracht Frankfurt vs Atalanta

21:00 – Liverpool vs PSV

21:00 – Atlético Madrid vs Inter

21:00 – Arsenal vs Bayern

21:00 – PSG vs Tottenham

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