Barcelona vs. Copenhagen: Match Preview, Predictions, and Lineups
Barcelona faces FC Copenhagen on Wednesday in a pivotal Champions League match. The Catalan club is seeking a win to secure a spot in the top eight of the league phase. A strong victory is essential after Barcelona’s recent 4-2 win against Slavia Prague. Currently, they sit ninth, tied on points with several teams, making goal difference critical in the standings.
Match Details
The game will be held at Spotify Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain.
- Date: Wednesday, January 28
- Kick-off Time: 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. GMT
Historical Context
In previous encounters, Barcelona has the advantage with one win and one draw against Copenhagen. Their last meeting ended in a 1-1 draw on November 2, 2010.
Current Form
- Barcelona: WWLWW
- Victories over Real Oviedo (3-0) and Slavia Prague (4-2).
- Defeats against Real Sociedad (2-1).
- Copenhagen: WDDDW
- Draw against Napoli (1-1).
- Recent league matches include a 2-0 win over Esbjerg fB.
Team News
Barcelona
Barcelona will be without key players Pedri and Frenkie de Jong due to injury and suspension, respectively. Eric García is expected to take a leading role in midfield, supported by Dani Olmo. The lineup may also include Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, with Robert Lewandowski spearheading the attack.
- Predicted Formation: 4-2-3-1
- Predicted Lineup:
- García; Koundé, Cubarsí, Martín, Balde; García, Olmo; Yamal, López, Raphinha; Lewandowski.
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is facing their own challenges, missing veteran Thomas Delaney due to suspension. Jordan Larsson will be a key player for the visitors, having contributed significantly to their recent points accumulation in the league phase.
- Predicted Formation: 4-4-2
- Predicted Lineup:
- Kotarski; Meling, Pereira, Suzuki, López; Larsson, Madsen, Clem, Achouri; Moukoko, Elyounoussi.
Prediction
Barcelona must secure as many goals as possible to enhance their chances of advancing directly to the knockout stage. As they engage Copenhagen, exploiting defensive weaknesses could lead to a high-scoring affair. A predicted scoreline suggests Barcelona may win decisively, with a suggested outcome of 4-1.
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