What Is the Head to Head Record Between Chelsea and Barcelona?

By Alice Nichols

Chelsea and Barcelona are two of the most successful football clubs in Europe. Both teams have a rich history of success and dominance in their respective leagues.

They have faced each other numerous times over the years, creating one of the most popular football rivalries in the world. In this article, we will take a closer look at their head-to-head record.

History of Chelsea vs Barcelona

Chelsea and Barcelona first played against each other in 1966 in a friendly match. Since then, they have met 15 times in various competitions, including the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and Club World Cup.

Head-to-Head Record

Out of the 15 matches played between these two giants, Barcelona has won seven, while Chelsea has won five. Three games ended in a draw.

The first competitive match between Chelsea and Barcelona was during the quarter-finals of the 1999-2000 UEFA Champions League. Barcelona won both legs to progress to the semi-finals with an aggregate score of 6-4.

Their next encounter was during the group stage of the 2005-2006 Champions League campaign. The two teams drew both home and away matches to finish level on points, but Chelsea advanced on goal difference.

The most memorable encounter between these two sides came during the semi-finals of the 2011-2012 Champions League campaign. The first leg at Stamford Bridge saw Chelsea prevail with a 1-0 win thanks to Didier Drogba’s late goal.

However, controversy erupted during the second leg at Camp Nou as Chelsea was reduced to ten men after John Terry’s sending off. Despite this setback, Chelsea managed to hold on for a 2-2 draw with goals from Ramires and Fernando Torres sending them through to their second Champions League final.

Their last meeting came during the round of 16 stage in the 2017-2018 Champions League campaign. Barcelona won the first leg at Stamford Bridge 1-0, before a 3-0 win at Camp Nou sealed their progression to the quarter-finals.

Conclusion

Chelsea and Barcelona have a long-standing rivalry that has produced some of the most memorable moments in football history. While Barcelona has the upper hand in terms of head-to-head record, Chelsea has managed to come out on top in crucial encounters. As both teams look forward to future matches, football fans around the world eagerly anticipate another chapter in this historic rivalry.