"Back in the Champions League for the first time since 2022/23, Chelsea will aim to go all the way for the first time since they beat Manchester City 1-0 in the 2020/21 final under current England head coach Thomas Tuchel. The Blues finished fourth in the 2024/25 Premier League at the end of their first season under Enzo Maresca and have landed meetings with six-time Champions League winners Bayern Munich and five-time winners Barcelona among their league phase matches in the Champions League."
"Chelsea opponents in the league phase include Benfica, who won the competition in 1961 and 1962, and Ajax, whose fourth and most recent title was in 1995. Qarabag are the reigning Azerbaijan Premier League champions, while Napoli are the Italian holders and Barca lifted the LaLiga title in 2024/25. Atalanta came third in Serie A last season and qualifiers Pafos won the Cypriot First Division."
Chelsea returns to the Champions League for the first time since 2022/23 and aims to win the tournament again after the 2020/21 triumph. The club finished fourth in the 2024/25 Premier League under Enzo Maresca. Group-stage opponents include Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Benfica, Ajax, Qarabag, Napoli, Atalanta and Pafos. All listed fixtures kick off at 20:00 GMT unless stated otherwise, with specific match dates from September 2025 to January 2026. The List A Champions League squad is registered until the round of 16 in February 2026, when clubs may register up to three new players within the 25-player limit. Goalkeepers listed are Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen. Defenders listed include Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoit Badiashile and Trevoh.
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