FC Barcelona vs FC Copenhagen is a do-or-die UEFA Champions League clash for the home side.
Wednesday, January 28, marks a pivotal night at Camp Nou for the Catalans.
They need a big victory against FC Copenhagen to keep their Round of 16 hopes alive. The squad sits outside the top eight on goal difference, needing a decisive result to advance from the league phase.
FC Barcelona vs FC Copenhagen: High Stakes In The Final UCL League Game
Barcelona’s Champions League season is in jeopardy as they could fail to make the knockout stages automatically.
They’re hosting FC Copenhagen in this critical Matchday 8 fixture, and this is their last chance to automatically grab a spot in the Round of 16.
The team has to win, and win well, to overcome their current goal difference problem. Lamine Yamal and the rest of the squad are under pressure, big time and they have to deliver.
An analyst from OneFootball made it clear:
Victory is a must for Lamine Yamal and [Barcelona].
It’s not a secret. Everyone knows what’s needed.
FC Copenhagen travel to Barcelona needing some kind of favourable result. They sit in 26th place, on the same number of points as Olympiacos in 24th, but with a worse goal difference, which will only spur the Danish team on as they look to cause an upset.
Form, Firepower And Defensive Woes
Barcelona comes into this match with some decent form, winning their last two outings.
The 4-2 UEFA Champions League victory over Slavia Prague showed their attacking muscle, and after that game, they convincingly beat Real Oviedo in La Liga.
Their scoring record in the UCL is something else. They average 3.88 goals per match, which is one of the highest alongside Borussia Dortmund.
Copenhagen returned to competitive football from their winter break with a 1-1 draw against Napoli in their last UCL game.
Their defence in Europe, though, has been struggling as they’ve let in 17 goals in seven matches, which is the third-worst defensive record in the competition.
Their UEFA Champions League games have averaged close to four goals per 90 minutes, and if you mix that with Barcelona’s scoring, it smells like goals and lots of them.
Analyst predictions are leaning hard towards a Barcelona win, with a 4-1 scoreline. Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, and Dani Olmo look to be the goalscoring threats for the Catalans, with Jordan Larsson the predicted threat for FC Copenhagen.
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Matchday Details And How To Catch It
The match kicks off on Wednesday, January 28. Kick-off times can get a bit confusing as the game gets underway at 21:00 local time at Camp Nou, which translates to 20:00 GMT/BST, 15:00 EST, or 19:00 GMT, depending on what source you’re looking at.
Sky Sports lists the game at 20:00, so that’s a good hint for UK viewers, as specific TV channels or live streams will show the game on the usual TNT Sport.
Barcelona’s predicted XI (4-2-3-1) includes Joan García in goal, Jules Koundé, Pau Cubarsí, Gerard Martín and Alejandro Balde as the backline, with the midfield and attack boasting names like Raphinha, Olmo, Lamine Yamal, and Lewandowski.
Copenhagen’s lineup is expected to feature players like Mohamed Elyounoussi and veteran Andreas Cornelius up top as both sides chase down an important victory.
What’s At Stake Beyond This Match
This UEFA Champions League Matchday 8 is a massive one.
All 36 teams play at the same time, so Barcelona have to control their result as there’s no room for error. Their Champions League knockout stage future is all on the line here, and the fans are expecting nothing but fireworks.
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Recording Date: 25.11.2025
