Barcelona host FC Copenhagen on Wednesday in a crucial UEFA Champions League for the Final League Phase Matchday. A win for the Catalans would strengthen their bid to finish in the top eight of the league phase and secure direct qualification to the Round of 16, avoiding the playoff round.
Currently ninth in the standings, Barcelona are right in the mix with 8 teams level at 13 points fighting for the final automatic qualification spots. Copenhagen sit 26th with eight points and need a result of their own to maintain hopes of reaching the knockout-phase playoffs as they currently sit in the elimination zone, though only two places outside the qualifying spot.
Match Details
- Fixture: Barcelona vs. FC Copenhagen
- Competition: UEFA Champions League—Final League Phase Matchday
- Venue: Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona
- Kick-off: 21:00 GMT+1
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— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 28, 2026
How to Watch
The match will be broadcast on beIN Sports, DAZN, TNT Sports, and Movistar+ Liga de Campeones.
Barcelona Team News
Barcelona are in good form right now and they’re coming into this game with one thing on their mind: goals. Hansi Flick isn’t just looking for a win; he’s pushing for a dominant performance to pad their goal difference. With the race for those top eight spots so tight, he knows every single goal could be the difference between a week off and a risky playoff.
However, they’ve got some headaches in the midfield department: Pedri is sidelined with an injury, and Frenkie de Jong is suspended, which is forcing them to shuffle their tactical deck. The silver lining, though, is that they get a boost with the return of Ferran Torres, back fit after a minor hamstring issue.
Barcelona Predicted XI (4–2–3–1): Garcia—Kounde, Cubarsi, Martin, Baldé—Garcia, Lopez—Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha—Lewandowski.
FC Copenhagen Team News
Copenhagen arrive knowing this match is a do-or-die scenario if they want to keep their European hopes alive. While outside the automatic qualification spots, a positive result could keep them in the hunt for a place in the knockout playoffs.
The Danish champions have been tough to beat lately in Champions League games and will be determined to make life difficult for the home side. Their objective is to stay competitive and take advantage of any opportunities Barcelona may allow while pushing for goals of their own.
FC Copenhagen Predicted XI (4–4–2): Kotarski—Lopew, Garanga, Pereira, Suzuki—Achouri, Madesen, Clem, Larsson—Moukoko, Elyounoussi.
- Score prediction: Barcelona 3–1 FC Copenhagen