{"id":21825,"date":"2026-01-28T13:06:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T13:06:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/28\/what-barcelona-needs-to-finish-in-the-top-eight-of-the-champions-league-account-to-qualify\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T13:06:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T13:06:29","slug":"what-barcelona-needs-to-finish-in-the-top-eight-of-the-champions-league-account-to-qualify","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/28\/what-barcelona-needs-to-finish-in-the-top-eight-of-the-champions-league-account-to-qualify\/","title":{"rendered":"What Barcelona needs to finish in the top eight of the Champions League: Account to qualify"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Barcelona head into the match against Copenhagen with a real chance of making it into the top eight and avoiding the play-offs. The Catalans basically need to win and score goals in order to avoid any surprises with the average number of goals scored being the same as the bottom teams, considering the head-to-head match between PSG and Newcastle. Hansi Flick’s side have set themselves the target of winning their next three games after the loss to Chelsea, and have already won two so far. He hopes to complete the third one on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
The Catalans will play against Copenhagen at the Spotify Camp Nou, but they actually play in a number of other stadiums as well. The Blaugrana currently miss out on direct qualification due to goal difference with PSG, Newcastle and Chelsea. Moreover, there are also teams below the Catalans with the same 13 points: Sporting de Portugal, Manchester City, Atl\u00e9tico Madrid and Atalanta.<\/p>\n
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Champions League superstar chooses Team Ronaldo or Team Messi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
The only blocks with a mathematical classification already in the bag are the first two: Arsenal and Bayern Munich. Real Madrid and Liverpool are also effectively over<\/p>\n
Crosses \u201cplayed\u201d by Barcelona<\/h2>\n
Liverpool vs Qarabag. The Reds, who are fourth in the table, have 15 points and are obligated to win, as are their opponents fighting for a place in the play-offs. If England and Catalonia are tied on points, we need to take into account the goal difference, as Bar\u00e7a are currently +5 and England +4.Benfica vs Real Madrid. The white team (15 points) has a +11 difference, which today seems unattainable in case of a tie. If the Catalans lose in Portugal and Barcelona win at the Spotify Camp Nou, they will surpass Xabi Alonso’s side. The Portuguese side are aiming to qualify for the play-offs, but are currently outside the group.Eintracht vs Tottenham. England have one more point than Barcelona, \u200b\u200bbut their goal difference is +8. Even if the British side don’t win, Hansi Flick’s side will be able to overtake them with a win.<\/p>\n
PSG vs Newcastle. This is the important match of the night. If either team loses and Barcelona wins, they will move up in the standings and gain direct access (unless Sparta Prague, Manchester City, Atalanta or Atletico Madrid overtake them on goal difference). In the case of a three-way tie, the goal factor will come into play. PSG and Newcastle start at +10. Barcelona therefore need a convincing victory.Napoli vs Chelsea. England have the same number of points as Catalonia, but they have a goal difference of +6, which puts them ahead of Catalonia. Therefore, the Catalans must hope that Chelsea either fail or, in the event of a win, score more goals than the English side. This will also be one of the games that Barcelona fans will be interested in watching on Wednesday night.Athletic CP. Despite having a +5 goal difference, the Portuguese are below Barcelona in the table because they have scored fewer goals. If Sporting wins, Barcelona will have no problem winning, but will maintain the same lead.<\/p>\n
Manchester City vs Galatasaray. Josep Guardiola’s side have a goal difference of +4. Barcelona would do well with a draw or a loss to England. If the team wins, the goal will be valid again. It will therefore be important for Hansi Flick’s team to try to score as many goals as possible.Atl\u00e9tico Madrid vs Bodo. Simeone’s side are also aiming for a top-eight finish. +3 for the Madrid side.Union SG-Atlanta. They were the last team with 13 points. Their goal difference is +1, the worst.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n