FC Barcelona vs Olympiacos, UEFA Champions League 2025-26 recap: Hat-trick from Fermin; Brace from Rashford - Barcelona thrash Olympiacos 6-1

Welcome to the live blog coverage of the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Group Phase match between FC Barcelona and Olympiacos, taking place tonight at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona. Kickoff is set for 6:45 PM CET (10:15 PM IST) on October 21, 2025.

Barcelona comes into this fixture after a dramatic 2-1 comeback win against Girona in La Liga, looking to bounce back from a recent setback in Europe, where they lost narrowly to PSG.

Currently holding a critical playoff spot in the group, Barcelona aims to secure full points to strengthen their campaign and avoid the additional playoff round.

Olympiacos, meanwhile, seeks their first Champions League victory of the season, having struggled for goals but showing a resilient defensive stance.

Barcelona are managing some fitness challenges but still relies heavily on their attacking threat and midfield control to dominate. Olympiacos, Greece’s most successful club and recent Conference League winners, rely on effective counter-attacks and defensive solidity, with key players like Mehdi Taremi, Roman Yaremchuk, and Ayoub El Kaabi expected to pose the main threat.

Stay with this blog for live scores, moment-to-moment updates, player performances, and expert commentary as this important Champions League clash unfolds.