Red cards, refereeing controversies and, when the opportunity is allowed to arise, moments of great skill have defined this modern European rivalry.

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Garnacho struck in the 53rd for Chelsea, which was coming off Champions League victories over Ajax and Benfica after opening the league phase with a loss at leader Bayern Munich. In the other early game, Pafos earned its first-ever league-phase win by beating Spanish club Villarreal 1-0 at home in Cyprus.

Chelsea and Barcelona are locking horns for the 15th time in this competition on Tuesday night. It’s their first tussle since 2018, having faced off in crunch time on several occasions between 2005 and 2012.

Every Harry Kane goal against Arsenal as they prepare to host Bayern Munich on Matchday Five of the 2025-26 Champions League. Watch the Champions League on DAZN - US, CA & NZ

The Champions League will lose at least one perfect record in north London on Wednesday.