Overview
- Barcelona are 18th in the league phase after losses to PSG and Chelsea and a draw with Club Brugge, leaving a victory over Eintracht Frankfurt essential to stay in realistic top‑eight contention.
- Goalkeeper Joan Garcia trained normally after a knock and is available, with Barcelona seeking their first European clean sheet since April after conceding in eight straight Champions League matches.
- Flick is expected to set up in a 4-2-3-1, with Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Fermín López tipped to start and Lamine Yamal’s position under consideration after his recent outing as a No. 10.
- Frenkie de Jong’s return from illness creates a midfield call after effective recent performances from Pedri alongside Eric Garcia in deeper roles.
- The renovated Spotify Camp Nou hosts its first Champions League match with socios-only ticketing, and the club has identified some member resales to German fans ahead of the game.