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Match Preview for Barcelona v Olympiacos
Barcelona will be hoping to secure their second victory of the Champions League league phase when they host Olympiacos on Tuesday evening.
The Catalan side currently sit 16th in the league phase standings after a narrow opening win over Newcastle was followed by a 2-1 defeat to reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain.
That loss was compounded by a 4-1 thrashing away to Sevilla before the international break, leaving Hansi Flick’s men under pressure to respond.
Saturday’s Catalan derby seemed to be heading for another disappointing result after Axel Witsel cancelled out Pedri’s early strike, but substitute Ronald Araujo came to the rescue with a dramatic 93rd-minute winner to seal a 2-1 win over Girona.
While Flick will undoubtedly have one eye on the upcoming El Clasico, focus first turns to Olympiacos – opponents Barcelona haven’t faced since the 2017-18 group stage.
Encouragingly for the hosts, they have never lost at home to Greek opposition in European competition, including a 3-1 victory over Olympiacos in October 2017.
Flick himself also boasts a 100% record against the Greek champions, having guided Bayern Munich to a 2-0 home win in the 2019-20 group stage – the year his side went on to lift the Champions League trophy.
For Olympiacos, this marks their first appearance in the Champions League’s main phase since 2020-21, earned after reclaiming the Greek Super League title last season.
Manager Jose Luis Mendilibar, who famously led the club to Europa Conference League glory in 2023-24, began this campaign with a goalless draw against Pafos but followed it up with a 2-0 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates.
Team news for Barcelona v Olympiacos
Barcelona continue to deal with a lengthy injury list. Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Gavi, Dani Olmo, and Joan Garcia all remain sidelined. Robert Lewandowski is set for around a month out after sustaining a hamstring issue on international duty, while Raphinha is still doubtful after missing four games.
Ferran Torres faces a late fitness test as he battles a similar issue, though Flick may avoid taking risks with key players ahead of El Clasico. Fermin Lopez is pushing for a start after impressing off the bench against Girona, and Ronald Araujo or Gerard Martín could both return to the backline.
For Olympiacos, Rodinei and Gabriel Strefezza are unavailable through injury. Several others – Nikos Botis, Remy Cabella, Ruben Vezo, Yusuf Yazici, Gustavo Mancha, and Konstantinos Angelakis – are ineligible for the Champions League phase.
Expected line-ups for Barcelona v Olympiacos
Barcelona: Szczesny; Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Martin; De Jong, Garcia, Casado; Yamal, Fermin, Rashford
Olympiacos: Tzolakis; Costinha, Retsos, Pirola, Ortega; García, Hezze; Martins, Chiquinho, Podence; El Kaab
How to watch Barcelona v Olympiacos: TV channel, online stream
- Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2025
- Kick-off: 8:00pm BST/9:00pm CET
- Venue: Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona
- TV Channel (UK): TNT Sports 2
- Live Stream: Discovery+ app and website
The stats for Barcelona v Olympiacos
- Barcelona have won all three previous home European meetings against Olympiacos
- Olympiacos have lost their last 11 Champions League group/league phase matches
- Hansi Flick has faced Olympiacos once before – a 2-0 victory while managing Bayern Munich
- Barcelona have scored in every home game this season across all competitions
- Olympiacos are one of just two teams yet to score in the 202526 Champions League league phase
Prediction
Despite ongoing injury concerns, Barcelona possess far greater quality and attacking depth. With confidence restored after their late derby win, the Blaugrana should have too much firepower for Olympiacos.
Prediction: Barcelona 3-1 Olympiacos
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