Champions League
2026-01-28 - Barcelona vs Copenhagen
A Sports Betting Pick by Gladiator
Football: Champions League - League phase - Round 8
Camp Nou (Barcelona), Spain
Wednesday, 28th January 2026 - Kick Off 21:00 CET
Barcelona
Barcelona come into their final league-phase match in strong form after a comfortable 3-0 win over Oviedo at the weekend. That victory kept their momentum rolling, with 13 wins from their last 14 games across all competitions and a clear sense of confidence throughout the squad. Despite the excellent domestic run, their Champions League campaign has been a bit more demanding, with comeback wins over Eintracht Frankfurt and Slavia Prague keeping them in the race for a top-eight finish and direct passage to the last 16.
Playing at Camp Nou is a major advantage, as Barcelona have been close to flawless at home this season. They’ve won nine straight matches on their own turf in all competitions, scoring freely and showing no signs of slowing down. Their only home defeat came against PSG earlier in the league phase, but overall, the Blaugranas are well-positioned to finish the job here.
Copenhagen
Copenhagen enter this match knowing they still have a chance of reaching the knockout play-offs, although they need a positive result here and help from elsewhere. Their 1-1 draw with Napoli on matchday seven, secured even after being reduced to ten men, kept their hopes alive and reflected the resilience that has defined their recent European performances. With seven points from their last three Champions League matches, the Danish champions have discovered momentum at a crucial time.
Winning at Camp Nou is an entirely different challenge, but Copenhagen will take encouragement from their last UCL away outing, a dramatic 3-2 win at Villarreal. They have shown they can stay competitive in difficult environments, and they’ll need that same mentality here.
Betting Verdict
With Barcelona in explosive scoring form and Copenhagen fighting for survival in the competition, this match sets up nicely for goals. Barcelona’s attacking depth and ability to overwhelm teams at home make another high-scoring performance likely, but Copenhagen have shown enough quality recently to believe they can get on the scoresheet as well.
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The Pick :
Barcelona 3-1 Copenhagen
