Overview
- Marc‑André ter Stegen has rejoined training and could receive medical clearance, but Hansi Flick said the captain will not displace Joan Garcia.
- Barcelona sit 18th in the new 36‑team Champions table with seven points and seek a home win to move toward a Top‑8 position.
- Eintracht Frankfurt arrive on a poor run, including a 6‑0 defeat to Leipzig, and are 28th with four points, with coach Dino Toppmöller warning his side must defend compactly against Barça’s attack.
- Injuries will sideline Eintracht forwards Michy Batshuayi and Burkardt for the Camp Nou trip.
- To prevent a repeat of 2022’s visiting‑fan surge, Barcelona tightened resale rules and reported 353 members and eight season‑ticket holders for suspicious ticket activity.