Barcelona face Feyenoord in Champions League opener
Barcelona host Feyenoord at Camp Nou on Wednesday as they open their 2026-27 Champions League campaign, with kickoff scheduled for Sep. 9. Hansi Flick's side arrive in strong domestic form after a 5-0 win over Valencia and 17 goals in four matches, while Flick faces pressure to win the club's first Champions League since 2015. Feyenoord, managed by Giovanni van Bronckhorst, are unbeaten domestically but lost striker Ayase Ueda to Lille. Injuries leave several absentees and doubts, and the article predicts a 3-0 Barcelona win; European group progress is the immediate consequence.
Barcelona have scored 17 goals in four matches this season
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Barcelona have started the season with many goals and big wins. They have not won the Champions League since 2015 and Flick faces pressure. The next step is to secure progression from the group.
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