UEFA Champions League League Stage - 8
Barcelona 4 - 1 FT FC Copenhagen
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
V. Dadason (M. Elyounoussi) 4'
M. Lopez 27'
38' Lamine Yamal
J. Suzuki 39'
HT
46' ↓ E. Garcia ↑M. Bernal
48' R. Lewandowski (Lamine Yamal)
↓ V. Dadason ↑V. Claesson 55'
↓ W. Clem ↑M. Madsen 55'
60' Lamine Yamal (Fermin)
↓ J. Larsson ↑Y. Moukoko 65'
↓ E. Achouri ↑Robert 65'
69' Raphinha
72' ↓ G. Martin ↑R. Araujo
72' ↓ D. Olmo ↑M. Rashford
↓ M. Elyounoussi ↑O. Hojer 78'
79' ↓ Fermin ↑M. Casado
81' ↓ R. Lewandowski ↑F. Torres
85' M. Rashford
B. Meling 87'
Gabriel Pereira 89'
Gabriel Pereira 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Barcelona
Goalkeepers
Joan García 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jules Koundé 
MAGNET
122
Activity
122
Activity
113
Passes
9
Duels
Pau Cubarsí
MAGNET
137
Activity
137
Activity
131
Passes
6
Duels
Gerard Martín
MAGNET
91
Activity
91
Activity
85
Passes
6
Duels
Alejandro Balde 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
63%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Eric García 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Dani Olmo
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
Lamine Yamal
MAGNET
77
Activity
77
Activity
65
Passes
12
Duels
Fermín López 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
5.9
Rating
Raphinha 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Robert Lewandowski 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.9
Rating
BENCH
Diego Kochen 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Wojciech Szczęsny
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jofre Torrents
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ronald Araújo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marc Bernal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomás Marqués
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marc Casadó
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcus Rashford 
CLUTCH HERO
85
Goal Time
85
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
Roony Bardghji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ferran Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FC Copenhagen
Goalkeepers
Dominik Kotarski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Birger Meling 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
7
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Gabriel Pereira 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
2
Interceptions
0
Tackles
Junnosuke Suzuki 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.6
Rating
Pantelis Hatzidiakos 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
5
Blocks
Marcos López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Elias Achouri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Mohamed Elyounoussi
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
William Clem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
55
Entry
Jordan Larsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Forwards
Viktor Bjarki Dadason
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Oscar Gadeberg Buur
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Rúnar Alex Rúnarsson
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Graham Ankamafio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Munashe Garananga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Viktor Claesson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mads Emil Madsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oliver Højer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Moalem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Youssoufa Moukoko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Liam West
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +19
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +12
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -13
P: 8 GD: -11
P: 8 GD: -14
P: 8 GD: -13
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +19
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +12
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -13
P: 8 GD: -11
P: 8 GD: -14
P: 8 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Yamal’s Magic Sparks Spotify Camp Nou Resurgence
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 81/100. This victory cemented Barcelona's elite status as they overcame a resilient Danish side to keep their top-eight ambitions alive in the UEFA Champions League.
The Early Danish Shock
The Danish visitors arrived with a plan that didn't follow the script, as V. Dadason silenced the Spotify Camp Nou in just the 4th minute. Capitalising on a swift counter-attack, M. Elyounoussi provided the spark that allowed Dadason to sweep home the opener. Despite the setback, the Intensity of Barcelona's response was immediate and overwhelming. They controlled 77% of the possession throughout the match, pinning FC Copenhagen into their own final third. However, the first-half Balance remained surprisingly in favour of the visitors' defensive structure, as they weathered a barrage of shots to go into the break with their slender lead intact.
The Lamine Yamal Masterclass
The narrative shifted dramatically following the interval as the hosts found the clinical edge they had lacked. Lamine Yamal took the match by the scruff of the neck, delivering a pinpoint assist for Robert Lewandowski to equalise in the 48th minute. The teenage sensation then turned from creator to finisher just twelve minutes later, latching onto a well-timed pass from Fermin to put the Blaugrana ahead. This sequence completely dismantled the Danish resilience, shifting the Stakes of the match as Barcelona’s quality began to carve open the exhausted Copenhagen backline with surgical precision.
Closing the Door on an Upset
With the momentum firmly on their side, Barcelona refused to step off the gas. A penalty from Raphinha in the 69th minute effectively ended any hope of a comeback for the visitors. To ensure there was no hint of a late Upset, manager Hansi Flick introduced fresh legs, including Marcus Rashford, who added a fourth goal late in the piece with a composed finish. Even a late VAR intervention to disallow a consolation goal from Gabriel Pereira couldn't dampen the spirits of the home crowd. The match concluded as a dominant display of attacking football, leaving the Danes to reflect on a night where they simply could not contain the individual brilliance of Yamal.
Key Questions
What made Lamine Yamal the Man of the Match?
Yamal earned a perfect 10.0 rating by contributing a goal, an assist, and three key passes, single-handedly turning the match in Barcelona's favour.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A shock 4th-minute opener from Copenhagen forced Barcelona into an all-out attacking siege, resulting in 34 total shots and a flurry of second-half goals.
How did Barcelona complete the comeback from behind?
After trailing at the break, Barcelona utilised 77% possession and the creative brilliance of Yamal to score four unanswered goals in the second half.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Barcelona's Playoff Push Meets Copenhagen's Last Stand
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 25/100. A night where European pedigree meets pure desperation as Barcelona looks to cement their playoff spot against a Copenhagen side staring at the exit.
The Setup
As the UEFA Champions League league stage reaches its climax, Barcelona finds itself in a precarious 15th position. While they sit within the playoff bracket, their recent Form has been a mixed bag of brilliance and lapses. Hosting FC Copenhagen at Camp Nou on January 28, 2026, presents a classic crunch match scenario. The Danish champions are currently 25th, just one spot below the critical top-24 cutoff, meaning their survival Stakes couldn't be higher. For the hosts, relying on their attacking Stars like Lamine Yamal and Pedri is essential to avoid a nervous final matchday.
Key Battle
The tactical narrative centers on the Barcelona midfield's ability to dismantle a desperate defensive block. Raphinha and the home side's creative engine will look to exploit a Copenhagen backline that has conceded a worrying 2.7 goals per game this season. Without specific individual stars highlighted for the visitors, the battle becomes a test of the Copenhagen collective unit attempting to maintain their defensive Balance against the relentless waves of Blaugrana pressure.
Our Prediction
Barcelona enters as heavy favorites with an 83.7% win probability. Given that both sides have shown defensive vulnerabilities, expect a high-scoring affair. The game script likely sees Barcelona dominating possession early, with Fermín López finding pockets of space to continue his scoring streak. While Copenhagen may find joy on the counter-attack due to Barca's leaky defense, the hosts' superior quality should result in a 3-1 victory, securing their progression and ending the visitors' European dreams.