FC Barcelona approaches the start of the Champions League this Wednesday in high spirits after a resounding victory at Mestalla. Flick's team leads La Liga with a perfect record and an overwhelming attack, as reported by Mundo Deportivo in its 'Barça Team' program.
Last weekend, Barcelona confirmed its dominance in the Spanish championship with a 0-5 win against Valencia. This result reinforces its status as an undefeated leader, with 12 points from a possible 12 after four matchdays. Its goal difference is overwhelming: 17 for and only 2 against, giving it a +15 differential. It maintains a two-point advantage over Alavés, its closest pursuer. You can check the full standings on our standings page.
How is the team arriving for the Champions League?
The presentation in the top European competition comes at an optimal moment. Laura Aparicio, host of 'Barça Team', summarized the mood: "El Barça llega a la Champions con la moral por las nubes" (Barça arrives in the Champions League with sky-high morale). The match this Wednesday at 18:45, broadcast on Movistar+, is the first continental test for a team that wants to be a protagonist. The solidity shown in the league, especially in attack, is its main guarantee.
Fernando Polo, deputy director of Mundo Deportivo, highlighted that the program will analyze "el momento del equipo, las claves del triunfo en Valencia y las primeras conclusiones del arranque de temporada" (the team's moment, the keys to the triumph in Valencia and the first conclusions of the season's start). Barcelona has demonstrated notable offensive capability, although it must manage some important absences in the squad.
What squad absences are there for this start?
The team does not arrive at this appointment intact. The current injury list includes four players: Eric García, Frenkie de Jong, Jesse Bisiwu and Roony Bardghji. Their absence will force Flick to seek alternatives in a schedule that is intensifying. The squad's status can be followed in detail in our injuries section.
These absences, especially in midfield, are a factor to consider in planning for the coming weeks. The team must demonstrate depth to compete on two fronts without losing the rhythm that has taken it to the top of the table.
What is the next challenge after the Champions League?
After Wednesday's match, attention will quickly return to La Liga. The next commitment is a visit to Levante on Sunday, September 13. The granota team currently occupies tenth place, so it will be another test for the leader's solidity. The full match schedule is available on our fixtures page.
The context of the domestic competition adds pressure but also confidence. Maintaining the leadership while advancing in Europe is the dual objective of the project. The team has shown the necessary arguments in the first weeks, with effective collective play.
Barcelona begins its Champions League journey on Wednesday, September 8 at 18:45, broadcast on Movistar+.
