FC Barcelona vs Eintracht: 2025/2026 Champions League Preview and Viewing Info
FC Barcelona is set to face Eintracht Frankfurt in a crucial match at Camp Nou, having only secured seven out of a possible 15 points in the 2025/2026 Champions League group stage. The team, managed by Hansi Flick, finds itself in a playoff position, closer to elimination than direct qualification for the next round of the tournament.
Current Form and Standings
Barcelona started their European campaign positively but recently drew against Club Brugge and suffered a heavy defeat against Chelsea, which has put them under significant pressure. To reach the knockout stage, they must win all remaining matches.
Match Info
Barcelona will be facing a struggling Eintracht Frankfurt team, which recently suffered a staggering 0-6 loss against RB Leipzig. Currently ranked seventh in the Bundesliga, Frankfurt is outside the qualification spots for European competitions and has struggled in the Champions League, earning only four points so far.
Eintracht’s Champions League Journey
- Defeated Galatasaray 5-2 in their opening match.
- Subsequently lost two matches 1-5 to Atlético Madrid and Liverpool.
- Played to a draw against Napoli before losing 3-0 to Atalanta.
These results have left Frankfurt in a precarious position, fighting against elimination.
Injuries and Suspensions
FC Barcelona will be missing Dani Olmo and Gavi due to injuries. Ronald Araújo will serve a one-match suspension following his dismissal in England. However, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Pedri are fit to play and set to start.
On the other hand, Frankfurt will miss Jonathan Burkardt, Michy Batshuayi, and Timothy Chandler due to injuries.
A Chance for Revenge
This match offers Barcelona a chance for redemption. In their last encounter, Frankfurt eliminated them during the quarterfinals of the 2021/2022 Europa League, going on to win the tournament.
| Time Zones | Match Coverage |
|---|---|
| 3:00 PM Miami | Univision, ViX, Paramount+ |
| 3:00 PM Bogotá | Univision, ViX, Paramount+ |
| 2:00 PM Ciudad de México | TNT Sports, HBO Max |
| 5:00 PM Buenos Aires | ESPN 2, Disney+ |
| 9:00 PM Madrid | Movistar+ |
Qualification Scenario
In the 2025/2026 Champions League format, the teams ranked from 1st to 8th will qualify directly for the knockout stage. Teams finishing from 9th to 24th will enter a playoff round for additional spots, while those in 25th to 36th positions will be eliminated.
With everything on the line, both teams will come into this fixture looking for crucial points to bolster their chances of advancing.
