Fermín López’s goal gives Barcelona lead over Olympiacos in Champions League Por Luís Henrique Costa
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Barcelona faces Olympiacos in the third round of the 2025/26 Champions League league phase at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Barcelona on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. The Catalan side took the lead with a goal from Fermín López at the sixth minute of the first half, following a move started by Lamine Yamal. The match, which kicked off at 1:45 PM (Brasilia time), continues with the score at 1-0 for the home team.
Barcelona seeks recovery after a win against Newcastle and a loss to PSG, holding three points in 16th place. Olympiacos, with one point in 29th, needs points to escape the direct elimination zone.
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Hansi Flick’s team dominates early actions, pressing the opponent with shots and superior possession.
- Barcelona: three points, one win, one loss.
- Olympiacos: one point, one draw, one loss.
- Average shots: Barcelona 9.5 per game; Olympiacos 3.5.
Electrifying start at Montjuïc
The opening whistle saw Barcelona take the initiative. In the first minute, Podence recovered the ball in the Catalan defense and shot from outside, but Szczesny saved confidently.
At the second minute, Costinha launched long for El Kaabi, whose strong shot went straight to the goalkeeper’s hands. The fast-paced rhythm continued, with Olympiacos attempting quick counterattacks.
Formations and absences shape strategies
Hansi Flick lined up Barcelona in a 4-2-3-1, with Szczesny in goal, Koundé, Eric García, Cubarsí, and Álex Balde in defense. In midfield, Casadó, Pedri, and Dro Fernández dictate play, while Lamine Yamal, Fermín López, and Rashford form the attack.
Olympiacos, also in a 4-2-3-1 under José Mendilibar, relies on Tzolakis in goal, Costinha, Retsos, Pirola, and Ortega in defense. Hezze and Dani García anchor the midfield, with Chiquinho, Gelson Martins, and Podence supporting El Kaabi up top.
Injuries impact both sides. Barcelona is without Ter Stegen, Gavi, Lewandowski, Joan García, Ferrán Torres, Raphinha, and Dani Olmo, all sidelined.
Olympiacos misses Rodinei and Liatsikouras due to physical issues.
Absences and starting lineups
Szczesny starts in goal for Barcelona, replacing the injured Ter Stegen. The Catalan defense, with Koundé on the right, remains solid despite absences.
Pedri and Casadó control midfield, allowing Yamal to exploit the right flank with speed.
Rashford, a recent signing, operates as the attacking reference, seeking spaces in the box.
Olympiacos adopts a defensive stance early, with Hezze closely marking Pedri.
Gelson Martins attempts runs on the right but faces tight marking from Balde.
El Kaabi presses the Catalan defense, but Eric García and Cubarsí block paths effectively.
Reserves like Frenkie de Jong and Ronald Araujo wait on Barcelona’s bench for potential entry.
On the Greek side, Yaremchuk and Taremi are ready to bolster the attack if needed.
Key moments in the opening minutes
The match gained momentum early. At the fourth minute, Dro Fernández passed to Balde on the left, who crossed for Rashford. The striker hit first-time, but the ball deflected off a defender’s knee and went over the bar.
Szczesny made an error at the fifth minute, gifting the ball to Gelson Martins near the box. The Portuguese failed to control, easing pressure on Barcelona.
The goal came at the sixth minute, shifting the game’s momentum.
Fermín López’s goal moment
Lamine Yamal started the move on the right, linking with Casadó before entering the box. The youngster dribbled past the defense and shot, but Tzolakis deflected with his leg.
On the rebound, Fermín López controlled, cut centrally, and struck firmly. The ball deflected off Costinha before finding the net, securing the 1-0 lead.
The 22-year-old Catalan attacker celebrated with the over 50,000 fans packing the stadium.
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Immediate responses after the goal
Olympiacos tried to react at the eighth minute. Yamal, on a counterattack, linked again with Casadó and advanced into the box, shooting from the byline. Tzolakis saved with his right leg.
At the tenth minute, Rashford took a low free kick, troubling the Greek goalkeeper, but the ball went just wide of the post.
Barcelona’s pressure continued with corners and crosses into the box.
Greek counterattacks test defense
At the 12th minute, Podence found Gelson Martins on the right flank. The Portuguese controlled and cut inside, but the referee correctly flagged for offside.
Mendilibar’s team relies on quick transitions, with Podence and Chiquinho exchanging passes in midfield.
Szczesny stays alert, intercepting long balls aimed at El Kaabi.
The match remains balanced, with Barcelona holding 62% possession in the first 15 minutes.
Timeline of key moments
- 1st minute: Podence dribbles Casadó and shoots from distance; Szczesny saves.
- 2nd minute: Costinha launches to El Kaabi; strong shot caught by the goalkeeper.
- 4th minute: Balde crosses for Rashford; deflection denies goal chance.
- 6th minute: Fermín López scores after Yamal’s rebound; Costinha deflection.
- 8th minute: Yamal enters box and shoots; Tzolakis saves with leg.
- 10th minute: Rashford’s low free kick goes just wide of the post.
- 12th minute: Gelson Martins flagged offside after Podence’s pass.
The match continues in the first half, with Barcelona pressing to extend the lead. Olympiacos holds firm and seeks an equalizer on the counter. More action is expected in the coming minutes.
O time de Mendilibar aposta em transições rápidas, com Podence e Chiquinho trocando passes no meio.
Szczesny segue atento, interceptando lançamentos longos para El Kaabi.
A partida mantém equilíbrio, com o Barcelona controlando 62% da posse de bola nos primeiros 15 minutos.
Linha do tempo dos principais lances
- 1º minuto: Podence dribla Casadó e finaliza de fora; Szczesny defende.
- 2º minuto: Costinha lança para El Kaabi; chute forte nas mãos do goleiro.
- 4º minuto: Balde cruza para Rashford; desvio tira chance de gol.
- 6º minuto: Gol de Fermín López após sobra de Yamal; desvio em Costinha.
- 8º minuto: Yamal invade área e finaliza; Tzolakis defende com a perna.
- 10º minuto: Rashford cobra falta rasteira; bola sai pela linha de fundo.
- 12º minuto: Gelson Martins em impedimento após lançamento de Podence.
A partida prossegue no primeiro tempo, com o Barcelona pressionando em busca de ampliar. O Olympiacos resiste e procura empate em contra-ataques. Mais lances são esperados nos próximos minutos.
