Barcelona vs Olympiacos Discover Potential Lineups for Champions League Clash
Barcelona is set to host Olympiacos in a crucial Champions League match, aiming to secure valuable points. This encounter marks the third round of the group stage. The Catalan side comes off a disappointing 1-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, and now seeks to recover their momentum.
Olympiacos, meanwhile, is also striving to improve their standing after losing 0-2 to Arsenal in their previous match. Historically, Barcelona holds an edge in head-to-head encounters against the Greek club. In their only two previous meetings during the 2017/2018 season, Barcelona registered one victory and one draw.
Statistics and Records
Barcelona has a positive track record, having won their last seven matches against Greek teams in UEFA competitions. In stark contrast, Olympiacos faces a daunting challenge; they have not secured an away victory in 16 UEFA matches.
Current Standings
- Barcelona: 16th position with 3 points, currently in playoff spots.
- Olympiacos: 29th position with 1 point, achieved through a draw.
Match Details
The Champions League clash is scheduled for:
- Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
- Time:
- 10:45 AM CDT
- 11:45 AM in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru
- 12:45 PM ET
- 1:45 PM in Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile
- Venue: Estadio Olímpico de Montjuic
Expected Lineups
| Barcelona | Olympiacos |
|---|---|
| Wojciech Szczęsny | Konstantinos Tzolakis |
| Jules Kounde | Lorenzo Pirola |
| Eric Garcia | Panagiotis Retsos |
| Pau Cubarsi | Costinha |
| Balde | Francisco Ortega |
| Marc Casadó | Santiago Hezze |
| Dro | Dani García |
| Pedri | Daniel Podence |
| Lamine Yamal | Chiquinho |
| Fermín | Gelson Martins |
| Marcus Rashford | Ayoub El Kaabi |
This match promises to be an exciting showdown as both teams vie for crucial points in the Champions League.
