Hansi Flick’s men need a victory at the Camp Nou to leapfrog PSG and Newcastle into the Champions League Top 8.
Barcelona enter the final matchday of the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League league phase with everything on the line. This Wednesday (28), the Catalan giants host FC Copenhagen at the Camp Nou, knowing that only a win can guarantee them a direct ticket to the Round of 16.
The Race for the Top 8 Currently sitting in 9th place with 13 points, Barça find themselves in a statistical deadlock with PSG and Newcastle. Since those two rivals face each other tonight, a victory for Hansi Flick’s side would likely be enough to break into the top eight and avoid the risky playoff round.
“The most important thing is that we do our job,” Flick stated in his pre-match press conference. “We have to defend well and play at our best level. We want to win and finish in the top eight.”
Team News: Midfield Crisis for Barça? According to Diario Sport, Barcelona will have to navigate this “final” without several key stars. The injury list is significant:
- Out: Gavi, Pedri, Christensen, and Frenkie de Jong.
Despite the absences, Flick is expected to stick to his philosophy, relying on the brilliance of Lamine Yamal and the clinical finishing of Robert Lewandowski.
Predicted Lineups:
Barcelona XI: Joan García; Koundé, Cubarsí, Gerard Martín, Balde; Eric García, Dani Olmo, Fermín López; Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Lewandowski.
Copenhagen XI: Kotarski; Meling, Pereira, Suzuku, López; Madsen, Clem, Larsson, Achouri; Moukoko, El Yuonoussi.
Match Details:
- Kick-off: 8:00 PM GMT / 3:00 PM EST (5:00 PM Brasilia Time)
- Stadium: Camp Nou, Barcelona.
Wilson Gaspar is a football analyst covering the UEFA Champions League, focusing on match previews, tactical reviews, and the performance of Europe’s top clubs throughout the competition.
