Barcelona and Olympiacos meet at the Olympic Stadium of Montjuic today for Matchday 3 of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League — a crucial encounter for both clubs as they fight to strengthen their position in the standings.
Barcelona arrive after a 2-1 win over Girona in La Liga, with goals from Pedri and a dramatic late strike by Ronald Araujo. That result ended a two-game losing streak against PSG and Sevilla, restoring some momentum for Xavi’s side ahead of this vital European fixture.
In the Champions League, Barcelona sit 16th with three points, the result of a win over Newcastle and a loss to PSG. At home, they have maintained an impressive record, losing just one of their last eight Champions League matches at Montjuic.
Olympiacos, meanwhile, come into this contest after defeating AEL Larissa 2-0 in the Greek Super League, thanks to a brace from Ayoub El Kaabi. In the Champions League, they have collected only one point so far after drawing with Pafos and falling to Arsenal. On the road, the Greek side has registered two wins, one draw, and two losses in its last five outings, keeping a clean sheet just once in that span.
Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona looks on during the UEFA Champions League.
Barcelona lineup vs Olympiacos
Injuries continue to force changes in Barcelona’s lineup. The Catalans remain without several key players. Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha aren’t the only ones missing today’s game vs Olympiacos — Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Gavi, Joan Garcia, Ferran Torres, and Dani Olmo are also out.
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Barcelona XI: Wojciech Szczesny; Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Eric Garcia, Alejandro Balde; Marc Casado, Pedri; Fermin Lopez, Dro Fernandez, Lamine Yamal; Marcus Rashford.
Olympiacos lineup vs Barcelona
Jose Luis Mendilibar will have almost his entire squad available for Tuesday’s match in Montjuic. The Greek side’s only absences are Rodinei and Strefezza, giving the coach multiple options across the field.
Olympiacos XI: Konstantinos Tzolakis; Costinha, Panagiotis Retsos, Federico Pirola, Francisco Ortega; Santiago Hezze, Dani Garcia; Gelson Martins, Chiquinho, Daniel Podence; Ayoub El Kaabi.
