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Barcelona hosts Feyenoord in Champions League opening match

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Barcelona hosts Feyenoord in Champions League opening match

Summary

FC Barcelona begins its UEFA Champions League campaign against Feyenoord tonight at the Spotify Camp Nou. The home side enters the match following a perfect start in La Liga, highlighted by a 5-0 victory over Valencia. Feyenoord remains undefeated in the Eredivisie this season under manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst. Barcelona enters the fixture without Frenkie de Jong and Roony Bardghji due to injury, while Eric Garcia is suspended. Hansi Flick is expected to deploy a 4-3-3 formation featuring Rodri, Pedri, and Fermin Lopez in midfield. Joan Garcia remains in goal for Barcelona, supported by a defensive line likely featuring Jules Kounde and Xavi Espart.

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By the Numbers

•Barcelona faces Feyenoord at the Spotify Camp Nou in the Champions League group phase.
•Barcelona won all four of its opening La Liga fixtures.
•Feyenoord remains unbeaten in the Eredivisie with three wins and two draws.
•Eric Garcia misses the match due to a suspension.
•Hansi Flick is expected to utilize a 4-3-3 formation.

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10:35 AMYahoo Sports — Rodri, Fermin start in a 4-3-3: How Barcelona can line up against Feyenoord

What they're saying

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FC Barcelona begin their UEFA Champions League campaign later tonight as they take on Feyenoord in their first match of the league phase at the Spotify Camp Nou.The Blaugrana have made a perfect start...
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