Welcome to the sixth of eight matchdays in the Champions League league stage. Chelsea is currently ranked seventh; the top eight will advance directly to the top 16.
But the big question is which Chelsea side will show up tonight? The man who dominated Chelsea and came from behind to go head-to-head with Arsenal? Or the team dominated by Leeds United and going toe-to-toe with Bournemouth?
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We’re about to find out. There are some rotations on both sides, including young Josh starting.
here we go!
Atlanta starting lineup:
Caneseki | Cosonu, Jimsti, Kolasinac | Bellanova, Drone (c), Ederson, Bernardosconi | De Cotrall, Scamacca, Lookman
Substitutes: Sportillo, Sheehan, Moussa, Pasalic, Samardzic, Scalvini, Bresciannini, Zalewski, Ahano, Maldini, Zappacosta, Krstovic
Chelsea starting lineup (4-2-3-1):
Sanchez | Cucurella, Badiashile, Chalobah, Acheampong | James Caicedo (c) | Gittens, Enzo, Neto | Joao Pedro
Substitutes: Jorgensen, Merrick, Tosin, Fofana, Hatto, Gusto, Santos, Bonanotte, Esteban, Garnacho, George, Gio
Date/Time: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 20:00 GMT; 3pm ET; 1:30am IST (Next Day)
Place: Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia, Bergamo, Italy (Bergamo’s old town is the most exciting and well worth a visit)
referee: Alejandro Hernandez (on the pitch); Cesar Soto Grado (VAR)
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On TV: TNT Sports 2 (UK); None (US); Sony TEN 1 (India); NGA; Elsewhere
Streaming media: Discovery+ (UK); Paramount+, DAZN (US); Sony LIV (India); DStv Now (NGA)
Be good to each other and keep partying, guys!
