Champions League action kicks off in 2025 and Barcelona look to secure their place in the round of 16 when they visit Benfica. Barcelona dropped points in La Liga for the seventh time in their last eight games,

After a disappointing 1-1 draw with Getafe, Barcelona will look to make amends as they take on SL Benfica on Tuesday.This will mark Barça’s seventh game in UCL’s league format, with the Catalans

The top eight qualify automatically for the round of 16, and the next 16 teams meet in two-legged playoffs for the right to join them. Benfica are currently 15th with 10 points.

Dani Olmo has suffered a calf injury that Barcelona say will rule him out of Tuesday’s Champions League trip to Benfica. The Spain international, 26, was introduced from the bench in the 1-1 draw at Getafe in La Liga on Saturday evening and played the final 28 minutes in place of Gavi.