Barcelona Possible Lineup Against Feyenoord in the Champions League

Hansi Flick is preparing an attack-minded XI for Barcelona’s European opener, although he will have to deal with several important absences.

Barcelona Begin Their European Campaign

Barcelona begin their 2026-27 UEFA Champions League campaign on Wednesday when they host Feyenoord at the Camp Nou. Hansi Flick’s side enter their European opener in spectacular form after winning each of their first four LaLiga matches.

The numbers underline Barça’s dominance: 17 goals scored and only two conceded. Their latest performance was a commanding 5-0 victory over Valencia, further demonstrating just how well their attacking pieces are clicking early in the season.

Flick will, however, need to make some adjustments for the Champions League opener. Eric García is unavailable through suspension, while Frenkie de Jong and Roony are sidelined through injury. Despite those absences, Barcelona’s squad depth still allows the German coach to field a formidable starting XI.

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Raphinha Set to Lead the Attack Again

One of Flick’s biggest decisions concerns the center-forward position, where Raphinha is expected to continue as a false nine after emerging as one of the biggest stars of Barcelona’s outstanding start.

The Brazilian enters the match as Barcelona’s leading scorer with six goals, and his movement has given Flick a different dimension in attack. Rather than operating as a traditional No. 9, Raphinha can drop into deeper areas, combine with his teammates and create space for runners around him.

Behind him, Lamine Yamal, Fermín and Anthony Gordon are expected to complete the attacking unit. That combination would allow Barcelona to maintain the pace, movement and one-on-one threat that have defined their impressive start to the campaign.

Flick Expected to Keep His Core Intact

In midfield, Rodri and Pedri are expected to form the double pivot once again. The partnership gives Barcelona the ability to control possession while also supporting the aggressive pressing game Flick wants his team to impose from the opening whistle.

Eric García’s suspension forces an adjustment at the back. Jules Koundé, Pau Cubarsí, Gerard Martín and Xavi Espart are expected to form the defensive line in front of Joan García, who should retain his place in goal.

Barcelona are expected to take the initiative from the start. Feyenoord remain unbeaten in the Eredivisie, with three wins and two draws, but the Catalans enter as heavy favorites and will look to immediately carry their dominant LaLiga form onto the European stage.