Amazingly, despite the fact these two clubs have won 45 league titles between them, the pair have only been drawn to face one-another once before. This came in the round of 16 of the European Cup in 1974/75, drawing 0-0 at De Kuip, before a Carles Rexach hat-trick saw Barça prevail 3-0 at Camp Nou.
Against Dutch clubs, Barcelona have won all three home matches this century, scoring 11 goals, winning 11 of 20 meetings with Eredivisie outfits overall, losing only two. So, ahead of Barça's Champions League opener, check out our preview, predictions, team news and TV info.
Barcelona vs Feyenoord match info
- Date: Wednesday 9 September 2026.
- Kick off times: 6:45pm (local) and 12:45pm (ET)
- Competition: UEFA Champions League league phase matchday 1
- Venue: Camp Nou - Catalonia, Spain
- How to watch: Paramount+ (USA), Movistar+ (Spain) and TNT Sports (UK).
How can I watch Barcelona vs Feyenoord?
Country | Broadcaster(s) |
|---|---|
United States | Paramount+ |
Spain | Movistar+ |
United Kingdom & Ireland | TNT Sports 3 & HBO Max |
Canada, New Zealand, Germany & Portugal | DAZN |
Australia | Stan Sport |
Arab world | beIN Sports |
South America | ESPN |
Austria & Italy | Sky Sport |
Africa | New World Sport App |
France | Canal+ Live 2 |
Barcelona vs Feyenoord match preview
During Hansi Flick's two seasons in charge, Barcelona have dominated domestically, so the Champions League has to be their primary focus. In the last two seasons, Barça have been dumped out by Inter in the semis and Atlético Madrid in the quarter-finals, filled with regret both times.
Well, based on how the Blaugrana have performed this season so far, they are certainly a team to be feared. On Sunday, Barça demolished Valencia 5-0 at Mestalla, with Lamine Yamal at the double, while Fermín López, Raphinha and Pedri were all also on target.
This made it four wins out of four to start the La Liga season, the only side with a 100% record, scoring 17 goals and conceding just two. Looking at the Champions League, Barcelona have finished second and fifth since the introduction of the league phase, aiming for similar this time round.
After this, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Como will visit Catalonia, while they'll also face Galatasaray, Paris Saint-Germain, debutants Sabah and Sporting CP on the road. Those, by and large, are tough fixtures, meaning every point could count, making a win important in this opener.
As for Feyenoord, surprisingly, this is only the fourth time they've qualified for the Champions League proper since 2002, getting to the round of 16 two seasons ago, their best run this century. They finished 29th in last year's Europa League, but are back at Europe's top table as Eredivisie runners-up.
Led by Giovanni van Bronckhorst, a former Barça player of course, he returned to the club for a second stint as manager in the summer. His side beat NEC Nijmegen on Saturday, so have 11 points from their first five Eredivisie matches, held to frustrating 2-2 draws by Go Ahead Eagles and ADO Den Haag. Considering how strong champions PSV are right now, any dropped points are a disaster.
In Europe, Feyenoord have won just two of their last 22 matches played away from Rotterdam, losing each of the last six. Thus, Barcelona should be too strong for the Dutch side on Wednesday.
Barcelona team news
Hansi Flick's lineup is generally pretty settled right now, so few changes are forecast. Raphinha will continue as the false nine, having now scored six goals in four matches this season, while compatriot Gabriel Jesus came off the bench at Mestalla.
In that match, Rodri started in a Blaugrana shirt for the first time, while Andreas Christensen and Jules Koundé coud return in defence.
Feyenoord team news
Giovanni van Bronckhorst is without Jordan Bos, Thomas Beelen, Gijs Smal, Bart Nieuwkoop and Jakub Moder due to injury, while Reiss Nelson re-joined the club after the UEFA squad deadline had passed.
22 year old Gjivai Zechiël is their top scorer this season, bagging his fourth of the campaign at Goffertstadion, while Luciano Valente will be donning the armband.
Predicted Line-ups
- Barcelona predicted lineup: J García; E García, Cubarsí, Martín, Espart; Rodri, Pedri, Fermín; Lamine Yamal, Gordon, Raphinha.
- Feyenoord predicted lineup: Ernst; Read, St. Juste, Watanabe, Mármol; Targhalline, Zechiël, Vanhoutte; Diarra, Valente, Nacho Ferri.
- Score prediction: Barcelona 3-0 Feyenoord.
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