The Round 8 UEFA Champions League clash between Barcelona vs Copenhagen will be staged at the iconic Spotify Camp Nou, with kick-off scheduled for 01:30 AM (IST) on Thursday, 29 January 2026.
Barcelona enter this fixture as overwhelming favorites, boasting superior quality, home advantage, and a strong Champions League pedigree. Copenhagen, however, have already shown resilience against bigger European sides this season and will aim to frustrate the hosts with discipline, physicality, and counter-attacking football.
Match Overview – Barcelona vs Copenhagen
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Barcelona vs Copenhagen |
| Competition | UEFA Champions League |
| Round | Round 8 (League Phase) |
| Date & Kick-Off | Thursday, 29 January 2026 – 01:30 AM (IST) |
| Venue | Spotify Camp Nou |
| Location | Barcelona, Spain |
| Capacity | 99,787 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Weather | 8°C – Cool |
Match Insight: Barcelona average 60% possession in the competition, while Copenhagen have covered nearly double the total distance—highlighting a clear contrast between control and work rate.
Team Comparison – Champions League 2025/26
| Key Stats | Barcelona | FC Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 7 | 7 |
| Wins | 4 | 2 |
| Draws | 1 | 2 |
| Losses | 2 | 3 |
| Goals Scored | 18 | 11 |
| Goals Conceded | 13 | 17 |
| Possession (%) | 60 | 44 |
| Passing Accuracy (%) | 89 | 80 |
| Clean Sheets | 0 | 0 |
Barcelona’s dominance on the ball contrasts sharply with Copenhagen’s more direct and physical approach.
Recent Form Guide – Barcelona vs Copenhagen
Barcelona – Last 5 Matches (W–W–L–W–W)
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25/01/26 | Real Oviedo | 3–0 | La Liga |
| 21/01/26 | Slavia Prague | 4–2 | UCL |
| 18/01/26 | Real Sociedad | 1–2 | La Liga |
| 15/01/26 | Racing Santander | 2–0 | Copa del Rey |
| 11/01/26 | Real Madrid | 3–2 | Supercopa |
FC Copenhagen – Last 5 Matches (W–D–D–W–W)
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23/01/26 | B 93 | 3–2 | Friendly |
| 20/01/26 | Napoli | 1–1 | UCL |
| 10/01/26 | Brann | 1–1 | Friendly |
| 13/12/25 | Esbjerg | 2–0 | Friendly |
| 10/12/25 | Villarreal | 3–2 | UCL |
Head-to-Head – Barcelona vs FC Copenhagen
| Date | Competition | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov 2010 | UCL Group Stage | Copenhagen vs Barcelona | 1–1 Draw |
| 21 Oct 2010 | UCL Group Stage | Barcelona vs Copenhagen | Barcelona 2–0 |
Top Scorers to Watch
- Barcelona: Fermín López – 5 goals, 2 assists (6 matches)
- FC Copenhagen: Jordan Larsson – 3 goals (7 matches)
Fermín López has emerged as Barcelona’s most consistent goal threat in this Champions League campaign.
Predicted Lineups – Barcelona vs Copenhagen
Barcelona (4-2-3-1)
Joan García – Jules Koundé, Pau Cubarsí, Gerard Martín, Alejandro Balde –
Eric García, Marc Casadó – Roony Bardghji, Fermín López, Raphinha –
Robert Lewandowski
FC Copenhagen (4-4-2)
Dominik Kotarski – Birger Meling, Gabriel Pereira, Junnosuke Suzuki, Marcos López –
Mohamed Elyounoussi, William Clem, Mads Emil Madsen, Elias Achouri –
Andreas Cornelius, Viktor Dadason
Unavailable Players
| Team | Players Out |
|---|---|
| Barcelona | Andreas Christensen, Frenkie de Jong (susp.), Gavi, Pedri |
| FC Copenhagen | Kenay Myrie, Amir Richardson (susp.), Rodrigo Huescas, Magnus Mattsson, Thomas Delaney |
Statistical Projection – Barcelona vs Copenhagen
| Metric | Barcelona | FC Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Win Probability | 68% | 10% |
| Draw Probability | 22% | — |
| Expected Possession | 60–63% | 37–40% |
| Shots on Target | 6–8 | 2–3 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.1–2.5 | 0.7–0.9 |
| Clean Sheet Probability | 38% | 14% |
| Most Likely Scorer | Lewandowski | Jordan Larsson |
✅ Final Score Prediction
Barcelona 3–0 FC Copenhagen
Likely Scorers:
- Robert Lewandowski
- Fermín López
- Raphinha
Barcelona’s dominance in possession, home advantage, and superior attacking depth should lead to a comfortable win at the Spotify Camp Nou.
Confidence Levels
- Barcelona Win: 68%
- Draw: 22%
- FC Copenhagen Win: 10%
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Suggested Tips (Informational Only)
- Barcelona to Win
- Over 2.5 Total Goals
- Both Teams to Score: No
- Anytime Scorer: Robert Lewandowski
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FAQs – Barcelona vs Copenhagen
1.What time is Barcelona vs Copenhagen?
Kick-off is at 01:30 AM (IST) on Thursday, 29 January 2026.
2.Where will the match be played?
At Spotify Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain.
3.Who are the key players to watch?
Fermín López and Robert Lewandowski for Barcelona; Jordan Larsson for FC Copenhagen.
4.What is the predicted score?
A 3–0 home win for Barcelona in Round 8 of the UEFA Champions League.