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Rabat – Barcelona play Eintracht Frankfurt at home tonight in the UEFA Champions League. Barcelona have seven points from five games and are 18th in the 36-team standings. They need a win to secure a top-two spot and avoid the playoff round.
Frankfurt are third with four points from five matches and have struggled in defense, conceding 13 goals in their last four games.
✨𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽 𝗡𝗼𝘂✨ pic.twitter.com/fuORaTtLH1
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) December 9, 2025
Match Details
- Fixture: Barcelona vs Eintracht Frankfurt
- Competition: UEFA Champions League (Group Stage, Matchday 6)
- Venue: Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona
- Date: Tuesday, 9 December 2025
- Kick-off: 9:00 p.m. CET (8:00 p.m. GMT)
- How to Watch: beIN Sports 1 (MENA), Movistar+ (Spain)
Paramount+ (USA), DAZN (Canada), Movistar+ (Spain)
Barcelona Team News
Missing: Ronald Araújo (knee/personal), Dani Olmo (shoulder), and Gavi (knee) are all out. Marc-André ter Stegen is back from injury but will likely stay on the bench, with Joan García starting in goal.
Return: Lamine Yamal is fit again after a groin injury and should start on the wing. Raphinha, who missed the last game with a hamstring issue, is also expected to play.
Midfield/Attack: Frenkie de Jong and Pedri will run the midfield. Robert Lewandowski is set to lead the attack after coming off the bench last match, likely ahead of Ferran Torres.
Coach Hansi Flick may rotate some players, but Pedri, De Jong, and Lewandowski are expected to start.
Frankfurt Team News
Missing: Strikers Jonathan Burkardt (calf) and Michy Batshuayi (foot) are still out, leaving Frankfurt short in attack. Timothy Chandler is also doubtful after a knock.
Return: Midfielders Can Uzun and Hugo Larsson are back in training and available to play.
Attack: With no fit senior strikers, coach Dino Toppmöller is expected to use Ansgar Knauff’s speed and Mario Gotze’s experience up front. Jesper Lindstrom on the wing and Daichi Kamada in midfield could be important for quick transitions.
What to Expect
Barcelona will look to control the game with possession and pressing. Backed by the home crowd, they are expected to attack early, using the speed of Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez on the wings to stretch Frankfurt’s defense.
De Jong and Pedri will guide the midfield and aim to supply Lewandowski up front.
Frankfurt under Toppmoller will likely defend deep and counter with Knauff’s pace. Their defense has struggled, conceding 13 goals in the last four matches, so Barcelona should find openings.
Barcelona are strong at home in Europe and have been scoring heavily, with recent wins of 6–1 over Olympiacos and 5–3 at Real Betis. A win is needed to secure direct qualification.
Safe Bets
- Both Teams to Score: Yes. Frankfurt still have threats like Knauff and Gotze, while Barcelona’s defense has conceded many goals.
- Over 2.5 Goals: Likely. Barcelona games have been high-scoring, and Frankfurt’s weak defense points to more goals.
- Lamine Yamal to Score or Assist: Yes. He is Barcelona’s most dangerous player.
- Barcelona to Win: Yes. Barcelona are strong at home, unbeaten at Camp Nou in Europe this season.
Final Score: Barcelona 4–1 Frankfurt.
