BArcelona will face Copenhagen in one of the most decisive games of the European season. The Catalan side regained control of La Liga with a 3-0 victory over Real Oviedo, but their progress in the Champions League has been far from solid.
In the most recent second round, they defeated Slavia Prague 2-4 in the Czech Republic, but they have also suffered setbacks, including a 3-0 loss against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, a 3-3 draw against Club Brugge, and a defeat against PSG in the second round. That’s why, despite being heavy favorites, they will need to pay special attention to the match to avoid defeat, which could be a real tragedy for a club on the rise.
Rare footage of Lamine Yamal and his brother before the Barcelona match became a hot topic
Barra currently sit ninth in the table with 13 points, alongside a number of other clubs in the race for a place in the top eight, with direct access to the last 16. If they fail, the Catalans could end up in the play-off round.
When and where can I watch Barcelona vs. Copenhagen?
Barcelona will host Copenhagen at the Spotify Camp Nou in Round 8 of the 2025-26 Champions League, in a revised format with multiple teams competing until the final round. For Hansi Flick’s team, it is not only imperative to win, but by the widest possible margin.
This highly anticipated game will take place on Wednesday, January 28th at 3:00 PM ET. A special feature of this match is that all matches of the day will be played at the same time, a measure implemented by UEFA to avoid any sporting advantage. Broadcast-wise, you can watch the match in the US through Paramount+ and TUDN.
Date: January 28th Time: 3pm ETV Venue: Camp Nou, Barcelona Broadcast: Paramount +, TUDN
What will Barcelona play for in this match?
Multiple teams are tied on points, and goal difference will be the key to deciding whether to advance to the last 16. Players such as Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, Rafinha and Fermin López will therefore play important roles in attack.
Despite being at a disadvantage as the away team, there is still hope for FC Copenhagen. The Danish club have eight points and need a win to keep their dreams of qualification alive. In their final games in Europe, they showed solidity, including a draw with Napoli and an important win that kept them in contention.
Expected lineup for Barcelona vs. Copenhagen
Barcelona: J. Garcia. Kunde, Kvarsi, Martin, Barde. E. Garcia, Dani Olmo. Yamal, Fermin, Rafinha. Lewandowski Copenhagen: Kotarski; Melling, Gabriel and Suzuki, López. Elyoushi, Madsen, Classon, Larsson. Dadason Cornelius
Casualties for both teams
Barcelona will be without Pedri and Frenkie de Jong due to injury and suspension respectively. This will force Flick to restructure his midfield with options such as Eric Garcia, Marc Casado and Dani Olmo. Meanwhile, on the Danish side, Mexican full-back Rodrigo Huekas is sidelined with an injury and will be unavailable.
