#team-injuries

#team-injuries

Following a dominant win over Athletic Club on their historic return to Camp Nou at the weekend, Barcelona travel to London for a massive European night as they face reigning Club World Cup champions Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in Matchday 5 of the league phase of this season's Champions League on Tuesday night. Barça come into this one knowing anything but a victory will all but end any realistic chance of them finishing in the Top 8 and securing automatic qualification for the Round of 16.

After a five-match unbeaten run, Didier Deschamps's side are in control of Group D and need just one more win to confirm qualification for 2026's tournament. Les Bleus were held to a 2-2 draw by Iceland in their last outing, a result that ended their winning streak but did little to dent their position at the top of the group.

Starting with the hosts, while Real Madrid might have only got a new era underway over the summer following Xabi Alonso's arrival in the Spanish capital, Los Blancos are clearly enjoying life under the former Bayer Leverkusen boss. Last seen over the weekend collecting a gritty 1-0 victory away at local foes Getafe, they have skyrocketed their way to the top of the La Liga standings.

Veteran left fielder Brandon Nimmo experienced a knee scare during a recent game but managed to stay in, expressing relief over avoiding a more severe injury.