Barcelona 4-1 Copenhagen, UEFA Champions League 2025-26: Second-Half Blitz Sends BAR Through

Barcelona mounted a stunning second-half comeback to beat Copenhagen 4-1 in their final UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Matchday 8 clash at the Spotify Camp Nou. After surrendering an early goal to Viktor Dadason, Barcelona turned the contest on its head after the break, with Robert Lewandowski’s equaliser sparking the revival. Lamine Yamal then scored and also assisted, before Raphinha’s penalty and Marcus Rashford’s brilliant free-kick extended the lead and sealed a commanding victory. The win propelled Barcelona into the top eight of the league phase and secured automatic qualification to the Champions League Round of 16.

Updated on: 29 January 2026 11:23 am

Barcelona vs Copenhagen Champions League Soccer-Marcus Rashford

Barcelona's Marcus Rashford celebrates with team mates his side's fourth goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Barcelona and Copenhagen in Barcelona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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Barcelona vs Copenhagen Champions League Soccer-Hansi Flick

Barcelona's head coach Hansi Flick reacts during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Barcelona and Copenhagen in Barcelona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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Barcelona vs Copenhagen Champions League Soccer-Birger Meling

Copenhagen's Birger Meling fights for the ball against Barcelona's Marcus Rashford during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Barcelona and Copenhagen in Barcelona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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Barcelona vs Copenhagen Champions League Soccer-Raphinha

Barcelona's Raphinha celebrates with Lamine Yamal his side's third goal from a penalty kick during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Barcelona and Copenhagen in Barcelona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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Barcelona's Raphinha celebrates his side's third goal from a penalty kick during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Barcelona and Copenhagen in Barcelona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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Barcelona vs Copenhagen Champions League Soccer-Lamine Yamal

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal celebrates his side's second goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Barcelona and Copenhagen in Barcelona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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Barcelona's Lamine Yamal fights for the ball against Copenhagen's goalkeeper Dominik Kotarski during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Barcelona and Copenhagen in Barcelona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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Barcelona vs Copenhagen Champions League Soccer-Robert Lewandowski

Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski scores his side's first goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Barcelona and Copenhagen in Barcelona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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Barcelona vs Copenhagen Champions League Soccer-William Clem

Copenhagen's William Clem fights for the ball against Barcelona's Alejandro Balde during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Barcelona and Copenhagen in Barcelona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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Barcelona's Lamine Yamal fights for the ball against Copenhagen's Marcos Lopez during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Barcelona and Copenhagen in Barcelona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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Barcelona vs Copenhagen Champions League Soccer-Vicktor Dabason

Copenhagen's Vicktor Dabason celebrates with Jordan Larsson the opening goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Barcelona and Copenhagen in Barcelona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort