FC Barcelona return to European action on Tuesday as they welcome Greek giants Olympiacos FC to Camp Nou for their third UEFA Champions League fixture of the season. The Catalan side are eager to rebound after a 2-1 defeat to defending champions Paris Saint-Germain on Matchday 2, having narrowly edged Newcastle United in their opening group game. Hansi Flick’s men currently sit 16th in the new UCL league phase standings, just one point shy of the automatic qualification positions.
Domestically, Barcelona have steadied themselves following a turbulent run of form before the October international break. A dramatic 2-1 victory over Girona helped them recover from a heavy 4-1 loss to Sevilla, keeping them just two points behind leaders Real Madrid in La Liga. With El Clásico looming this weekend, Flick will be eager to see his side maintain momentum in front of their home fans.
Olympiacos arrive in Spain still searching for their first win in this year’s Champions League, having suffered a 2-0 loss to Arsenal and drawn 0-0 with Pafos FC. Returning to the competition after a three-year absence, the Greek side have shown flashes of resilience and currently sit second in their domestic league — just a point behind PAOK. Despite being underdogs, they will look to test Barcelona’s defense and spoil the Catalans’ bid to climb the European standings.
