Barcelona - Feyenoord

On 9 September 2026, Barcelona welcome Feyenoord to Spotify Camp Nou for their opening match of the Champions League group stage. The hosts enter this European fixture in dominant domestic form, having recently dismantled Valencia 5-0 and Rayo Vallecano 5-2 in LaLiga. While the team looks potent in attack with the expected inclusion of Raphinha and Lamine Yamal, they will have to manage the defensive line without Eric Garcia, who is sidelined through both suspension and injury.

Feyenoord arrive in Spain following a solid 3-1 victory over NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie. Although the visitors have shown a tendency to share the points recently, including a 2-2 draw with ADO Den Haag, their ability to find the net consistently remains a threat. With Tjark Ernst expected to start in goal, Feyenoord will need a disciplined defensive display to contain a Barcelona side currently brimming with confidence.