CHELSEA face Barcelona as preparations for the new season intensify.
Frank Lampard's side are in Japan as they look ahead to the big Premier League kick-off in August and come up against the Catalan giants in Saitama.
It's the first meeting between the sides since the 2017/18 Champions League quarter final, where the Spanish champions ran out 3-0 winners at the Nou Camp.
This tour of the Asia started poorly for Lampard as his side were defeated 1-0 by Kawasaki Frontale last Friday.
What time is does Barcelona vs Chelsea kick off?
THIS pre-season clash is set for Tuesday, July 23.
It will be held at the Saitama Stadium in Japan.
Kick-off is at 7.30pm local time, which is 11.30am BST.
Which TV channel is Barcelona vs Chelsea on and can I live stream it?
YOU can catch all the action live on ChelseaTV.
If you want to stream, ChelseaTV is available via the website for £10.99 for all pre-season games.
Chelsea TV can be accessed on mobiles and tablets through the official Chelsea app, The 5th Stand.
The channel is no longer available to Sky customers having gone digital only this month.
You will also be able to stream using the Rakuten Sport platform.
What is the team news?
BARCELONA are without Lionel Messi, Philippe Coutinho and Luis Suarez who haven't travelled with the squad.
Blues' stars Tammy Abraham and goalkeeper Kepa missed the defeat to Kawasaki with illness but could be available for selection.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Willian, N'Golo Kanta and Antonio Rudiger are all missing.
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