The UEFA Champions League continues in Barcelona as FC Barcelona host Olympiacos at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys for Round 3 of the group stage. Both sides are eager to keep their qualification hopes alive, with Barcelona looking to bounce back from a recent European setback. Kickoff is set for Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 12:45 PM ET.
Match Details
- Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona, Spain
- Capacity: 55,926
- Surface: Grass
- Weather Forecast: 73°F, sunny
- Referee: Urs Schnyder (Switzerland)
- Competition: UEFA Champions League – Group Stage, Round 3
How to Watch Live:
The match will air on Paramount+ (US), with additional coverage on UniMas, TUDN, ViX Premium Deportes 1, and Univision NOW.
Team Form
Barcelona Recent Form:
- Barcelona 2–1 Girona
- Sevilla 4–1 Barcelona
- Barcelona 1–2 PSG
- Barcelona 2–1 Real Sociedad
Barcelona have had a mixed run of form under Xavi Hernández, alternating between moments of attacking brilliance and defensive lapses. Their recent defeat to PSG in Europe exposed vulnerabilities at the back, but wins over Girona and Real Sociedad show resilience. Robert Lewandowski remains the focal point in attack, while young stars like Lamine Yamal and Gavi add dynamism to their play.
Olympiacos Recent Form:
- Larisa 0–2 Olympiacos
- Olympiacos 2–1 PAOK
- Arsenal 2–0 Olympiacos
- Olympiacos 3–2 Panetolikos
Olympiacos enter the match in solid domestic form, having won three of their last four matches. Despite their defeat to Arsenal, they’ve shown attacking intent through Ayoub El Kaabi and Kostas Fortounis. However, their defense has been leaky away from home — a concern against Barcelona’s fluid offense.
Tactical Analysis
Barcelona will look to dominate possession and stretch Olympiacos across the flanks, with João Cancelo and Alejandro Balde providing width. Expect Pedri and Gündoğan to control midfield tempo, while Olympiacos aim to sit deep and counter through quick transitions.
Key matchup: Lewandowski vs. Retsos — the Polish striker’s movement and experience could be decisive against a defense that struggles under pressure.
Prediction
Barcelona’s home advantage and attacking quality make them clear favorites. Olympiacos have the ability to frustrate teams, but their defensive inconsistency away from Piraeus could be costly.
Prediction: Barcelona 3–1 Olympiacos
Match Essentials
- Kickoff: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 — 12:45 PM ET
- Stadium: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys (Barcelona, Spain)
- Broadcast: Paramount+, UniMas, TUDN, ViX, Univision NOW
- Weather: 73°F, sunny
- Referee: Urs Schnyder (Switzerland)