Barça's A-List Firepower Aims to Light Up Copenhagen in the Champions League

Barcelona field a formidable lineup to overwhelm Copenhagen in the Champions League

Barcelona coach Hans Flick is set to rely on the duo Fermin Lopez and Dani Olmo, the team's top-scoring midfielders, in the starting XI for the clash with Copenhagen in the Champions League.

According to AS, Barca faces not only the challenge of beating Copenhagen but must win by a comfortable margin to secure a place among the top eight.

Flick has opted to deploy Fermin Lopez and Dani Olmo behind a front three of Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski and Rafinha, signaling the full-strength attack from the start, with strong options on the bench in Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres, the latter added late after recovering from a knee injury and expected to feature only in emergencies.

With key absences including Pedri out and Frenkie de Jong suspended, Marc Casado will take the defensive midfield role, while Marc Bernal starts on the bench.

There is still a possibility Eric Garcia moves into midfield, but initial expectations suggest he stays in central defense alongside Pau Coparci, with Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde at full-backs.

The expected Barça lineup is: Goalkeeper: Juan Garcia; Defense: Alejandro Balde, Pau Coparci, Eric Garcia, Jules Kounde; Midfield: Marc Casado, Fermin Lopez, Dani Olmo; Attack: Rafinha, Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal.

Punchline: If Barça's passes were bullets, Copenhagen would need a bigger target.

Punchline 2: Barça's plan is so sharp that even their press conference comes with a built-in replay.