Champions League: Barça boycotts Stamford Bridge!

Champions League: FC Barcelona refuses to train at Stamford Bridge

Champions League: Barça boycotts Stamford Bridge!

On the eve of a crucial Champions League showdown against Chelsea, FC Barcelona has made an unusual decision: to skip their training session at Stamford Bridge. According to RAC1, the Catalan club wants to avoid any strategic leaks and prefers not to reveal their game plan in an environment they consider potentially indiscreet. This level of caution echoes that of Real Madrid just two weeks ago, when Los Merengues refused to train at Anfield out of fear of being spied on.

This highly anticipated clash, scheduled for November 25, is set to be intense: both Barcelona and Chelsea sit on 7 points in their group, separated only by goal difference. The stakes couldn’t be higher for either side.

🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Barcelona have decided not to train and Stamford Bridge ahead of their game against Chelsea, as per RAC 1.

Real Madrid also decided not to train at Anfield 2 weeks ago due to fear of being spied on. pic.twitter.com/fWnWbTZQR7— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) November 23, 2025

In La Liga, Barça are on a roll: for their grand return to Camp Nou after two years of renovations, they thrashed Athletic Bilbao 4-0 and temporarily joined Real Madrid at the top of the league table with 31 points, though Los Blancos have a game in hand. Barcelona approach this away trip full of confidence... but the gates of Stamford Bridge will remain closed until match night.