Chelsea overpower Barcelona 3-0 in Champions League as Manchester City stumble

Chelsea overpower Barcelona in Champions League

Chelsea delivered a stunning 3-0 home victory against a 10-man Barcelona side in the Champions League on Tuesday. The English club dominated from start to finish, capitalizing on Barcelona’s defensive struggles after an early red card left the visitors vulnerable. Chelsea’s cohesive midfield control and sharp finishing secured a vital group-stage win.

Manchester City face defeat

Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola’s heavily rotated Manchester City squad suffered a surprising loss. The decision to rest several key players backfired, as the team struggled to find rhythm and precision in attack. Despite moments of pressure, City failed to convert opportunities and slipped unexpectedly to defeat.

“Chelsea romped to a dominant 3-0 win at home to 10-man Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Pep Guardiola's much-changed Manchester City went down...” — France24 report

Chelsea’s triumph strengthens their European standing, while Manchester City face questions over squad depth and rotation strategy in their campaign to defend the title.


Author’s summary: Chelsea cruised past a weakened Barcelona 3-0 in the Champions League, as an experimental Manchester City lineup stumbled to an uncharacteristic defeat.

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