Match report

Barcelona Secures 4-1 Victory Over FC Copenhagen in Champions League

Barcelona
Barcelona
4–1
FT
FC Copenhagen
FC Copenhagen
Jan 28, 2026

In an electrifying UEFA Champions League clash on January 28, Barcelona clinched a decisive 4-1 win over FC Copenhagen. Despite falling behind early to a goal by V. Dadason in the fourth minute, Barcelona demonstrated their prowess with goals from Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha (penalty), and Marcus Rashford. The Danish side fought back but were unable to overcome Barca's relentless offensive display.

Key Facts

  • • FC Copenhagen took an early lead with a goal from V. Dadason in the 4th minute, assisted by M. Elyounoussi.
  • • Robert Lewandowski equalized for Barcelona at the 48th minute, with Lamine Yamal providing the assist.
  • • Lamine Yamal scored his own goal to put Barcelona ahead in the 60th minute, assisted by Fermín López.
  • • Raphinha sealed a penalty goal in the 69th minute, extending Barcelona's lead.
  • • Marcus Rashford added a fourth for Barcelona in the 85th minute.

Lineups

Barcelona

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Garcia (G)
  • 23 J. Kounde (D)
  • 5 P. Cubarsi (D)
  • 18 G. Martin (D)
  • 3 A. Balde (D)
  • 24 E. Garcia (M)
  • 20 D. Olmo (M)
  • 10 Lamine Yamal (M)
  • 16 Fermín (M)
  • 11 Raphinha (M)
  • 9 R. Lewandowski (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 W. Szczesny
  • 31 D. Kochen
  • 4 R. Araujo
  • 7 F. Torres
  • 14 M. Rashford
  • 17 M. Casado
  • 22 M. Bernal
  • 26 J. Torrents
  • 28 R. Bardghji
  • 43 T. Marques

FC Copenhagen

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Kotarski (G)
  • 24 B. Meling (D)
  • 5 Gabriel Pereira (D)
  • 20 J. Suzuki (D)
  • 6 P. Hatzidiakos (D)
  • 15 M. Lopez (D)
  • 30 E. Achouri (M)
  • 10 M. Elyounoussi (M)
  • 36 W. Clem (M)
  • 11 J. Larsson (M)
  • 39 V. Dadason (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 R. A. Runarsson
  • 61 O. Buur
  • 4 M. Garananga
  • 7 V. Claesson
  • 9 Y. Moukoko
  • 16 Robert
  • 21 M. Madsen
  • 29 J. Moalem
  • 38 O. Hojer
  • 49 L. West
  • 42 G. Ankamafio

Timeline

  1. FC Copenhagen
    4' FC Copenhagen Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Dadason · Assist: M. Elyounoussi
  2. FC Copenhagen
    27' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    M. Lopez

    Time wasting

  3. Barcelona
    38' Barcelona Card · Yellow Card
    Lamine Yamal

    Argument

  4. FC Copenhagen
    39' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    J. Suzuki

    Foul

  5. Barcelona
    46' Barcelona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Garcia · On: M. Bernal
  6. Barcelona
    48' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Lewandowski · Assist: Lamine Yamal
  7. FC Copenhagen
    55' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Dadason · On: V. Claesson
  8. FC Copenhagen
    55' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Clem · On: M. Madsen
  9. Barcelona
    60' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    Lamine Yamal · Assist: Fermín López
  10. FC Copenhagen
    65' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Larsson · On: Y. Moukoko
  11. FC Copenhagen
    65' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Achouri · On: Robert
  12. Barcelona
    69' Barcelona Goal · Penalty
    Raphinha
  13. Barcelona
    72' Barcelona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Gerard Martín · On: R. Araujo
  14. Barcelona
    72' Barcelona subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Olmo · On: M. Rashford
  15. FC Copenhagen
    78' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Elyounoussi · On: O. Hojer
  16. Barcelona
    79' Barcelona subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Fermín López · On: Marc Casadó
  17. Barcelona
    81' Barcelona subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Lewandowski · On: F. Torres
  18. Barcelona
    85' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Rashford
  19. FC Copenhagen
    87' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    B. Meling

    Foul

  20. FC Copenhagen
    90'+1 FC Copenhagen Var · Goal cancelled
    Gabriel Pereira
  21. FC Copenhagen
    90'+4 FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    Gabriel Pereira

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Barcelona FC Copenhagen
Fouls 12 11
Pass Accuracy 90% 65%
Offsides 1 6
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 28 6
Corners 10 1
Total Passes 761 234
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 11 3
Shots on Target 13 1
xG 3.18 1.06
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 76% 24%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 683 153
Shots Inside Box 17 2
Saves 0 8
Shots Outside Box 11 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point of the match came when Robert Lewandowski equalized at the 48th minute, shifting momentum back to Barcelona.
  • ▸ Lamine Yamal's goal in the 60th minute further solidified Barcelona's control over the game and demoralized FC Copenhagen.