Newcastle had not won at Stamford Bridge for 14 years, but a resilient display frustrated Chelsea to dent their Champions League ambitions

The two teams had very contrasting experiences in Europe midweek.

As Chelsea are Paris Saint-Germain’s opponent in the 2025-2026 Champions League Round of 16 (March 11 and 17), we’ll be keeping a close eye on the Blues’ performance leading up to the second leg. This Saturday,

Before then, however, they must navigate Camp Nou, where Barcelona have been imperious. The Catalans have won 16 of 17 Champions League and La Liga matches, drawing the other, scoring 54 goals and conceding 11. “It’s such a difficult game, but you need that confidence that winning gives you,” Howe said. “We’ll be in a better place for this.”

Chelsea have emerged as potential rivals to Newcastle United for 26-year-old Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez, who has been frozen out at Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. Chronicle Live) Manchester City are willing to pay £70m - a record fee for a full-back - in order to land Tino Livramento from Newcastle.

Liam Rosenior is expected to keep most of his key players in the starting 11 to face Newcastle United on Saturday, despite the upcoming second leg clash with Paris Saint-Germain.

Chelsea are up against it in their bid to reach the Champions League quarter-finals after a 5-2 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in midweek. At the same time, they are locked in a fight to qualify for

Anthony Gordon's first-half goal gave Newcastle United a rare win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.