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Barcelona thrashes Copenhagen 4-1 in the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League: Highlights and goals!

Barcelona defeated Copenhagen at home and secured their spot in the Round of 16 of the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League.

Lamine Yamal.
© Getty ImagesLamine Yamal.

Matchday 8 of the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League has concluded, and despite starting off trailing against Copenhagen, Barcelona managed to turn the game around and secure direct qualification to the Round of 16.

Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Marcus Rashford—who scored a brilliant free-kick—were the standout performers in this match, which Barca ultimately won 4-1 against its rivals.

With this result, Hansi Flick’s team has secured direct qualification to the Round of 16, bypassing the dreaded playoff round. Displaying composure and authority, Barcelona is making a strong statement in this competition.

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45'+7 - Full-time! Barcelona secure the victory! (4-1)

With goals from Lewandowski, Yamal, Raphinha, and Rashford, Barcelona thrashed Copenhagen 4-1 and secured their place in the Round of 16 of the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League! 

84' - GOAAAAAL for Barcelona! (4-1)

Marcus Rashford scores a stunning free-kick to extend Barcelona’s lead over Copenhagen! 

80' - With 10 minutes remaining, Barça is cementing its lead (3-1)!

With possession firmly in their control, Barcelona face no major threats from their opponents. 

67' - GOOOOAL for Barcelona (3-1)

Raphinha converts the penalty, putting Barcelona ahead 3-1! 

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66' - Penalty for Barcelona! (2-1)

Lewandowski was brought down in the box, and the referee awards a penalty!

65' - Copenhagen make a substitution, looking to level the score (2-1)

The visiting team made two changes with the aim of leveling the match at 2-2. Counterattacks are their main weapon. 

59' - GOAAAAAL for Barcelona! (2-1)

A Yamal shot on target deflected off a defender, and now Barcelona lead 2-1! 

55' - Barcelona are pushing to take the lead (1-1)!

Ten minutes into the second half, the home side is trying to breach Copenhagen’s goal once again. 

48' - GOAAAAAL for Barcelona! (1-1)

Robert Lewandowski levels the score in the match following an assist from Yamal! 

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45' - Second half kicks off in Barcelona (0-1)

Barcelona are looking to overturn an adverse result to keep their hopes alive in the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League.

The home side has brought Bernal onto the field replacing Eric Garcia, making the first substitution of the match.

45'+ 1 - Half-time! Copenhagen pull off a surprise and lead 1-0 at the Camp Nou! (0-1)

The Danish team, thanks to Dadason’s goal, delivers the shock in Matchday 8 of the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League! 

39' - Yellow card for Yamal (0-1)

Yellow card for Lamine Yamal for dissent!

35' - Barcelona can’t get past their opponent’s defenses (0-1)

Copenhagen are very smart defensively, not allowing Barcelona to create any real danger in their penalty area. An Eric Garcia shot off the crossbar is the most dangerous chance so far!

25' - Cleverly, Copenhagen maintain their lead (0-1)!

Despite Barcelona’s attacks, the visiting team isn’t backing down and is holding onto their lead convincingly.

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15' - Barcelona are chasing the equalizer (0-1)!

First Lewandowski, then Eric Garcia, and later Dani Olmo tried to break through Copenhagen’s defense, but without success. The score remains 1-0 in favor of the visitors.

10' - Barcelona is pressing the opponent’s goal! (0-1)

With Lamine Yamal leading the charge, Barcelona is gradually approaching Copenhagen’s penalty area with danger.

5' - GOAAAAL for Copenhagen! (0-1)

After a defensive error by Barcelona, Dadason capitalized on the opportunity and gave Copenhagen a 1-0 lead!

0'- The match has kicked off! (0-0)

Barcelona and Copenhagen have officially kicked off Matchday 8 of the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League!

All set at the Camp Nou!

Both teams have completed their pre-match warm-ups on the field and will soon get ready to kick off this exciting match.

Don’t miss the minute-by-minute action—follow our LiveBlog on Bolavip!

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Copenhagen’s starting XI confirmed!

The visiting side has confirmed their starting lineup for this match: Kotarski, Meling, Hatzidiakos, Pereira, Suzuki, Lopez, Larsson, Clem, Achouri, Elyounoussi y Dadason.

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Barcelona’s starting XI confirmed!

These are the players who will take the field for the home side: Joan Garcia, Kounde, Cubarsi, Martin, Balde, Eric, Fermin, Raphinha, Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski.

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Key absences for Barcelona

Hansi Flick will need his squad operating at maximum capacity for this match, but unfortunately neither Frenkie de Jong nor Pedri are playing vs Copenhagen.

The Dutch midfielder is serving a one-match suspension due to yellow card accumulation, while the Spaniard is sidelined with a right biceps femoris muscle injury.

Referees appointed for the match

The referee appointed for this key matchup will be France’s Benoît Bastien. Meanwhile, VAR duties will be handled by Belgian official Bram Van Driessche.

Kickoff time, venue and how to watch!

This important match will kick off at 3 PM ET. It will take place at Spotify Camp Nou in Barcelona, which has a seating capacity of 99,354.

DAZN will be the primary option to watch Barcelona vs Copenhagen in the USA. The other option is Paramount+.

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Welcome to a new LiveBlog on Bolavip. This time, we’ll be covering the minute-by-minute action of the Barcelona vs. Copenhagen match, a key clash for both teams’ aspirations. The game is part of Matchday 8 of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League!

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