Chelsea fall to Villa in Champions League race
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Chelsea's statement victory over Barcelona stole the headlines on a night when Borussia Dortmund also cemented their place in the top eight but Man City lost.
Chelsea secured a valuable 3-0 victory over Barcelona at Stamford Bridge on Matchday 5 of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League.
Chelsea boosted their hopes of securing a maiden European crown after advancing to the quarter-finals of the Champions League – where they could face Arsenal or Manchester United.
Arsenal will set up an all-English quarter-final against Chelsea in the Women's Champions League if they beat Leuven in the play-offs.
Titleholder Arsenal must win a quick rematch with OH Leuven for the right to face city rival Chelsea in a Women’s Champions League quarterfinal