Barcelona overturn deficit to beat Copenhagen

Barcelona's Dani Olmo (C) celebrates his goal with teammates during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between RCD Espanyol and FC Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain, 03 January 2026. EPA/Andreu Dalmau

Barcelona booked their place in the last 16 with a 4-1 win over Copenhagen at Camp Nou, extending their strong home form in all competitions.

The Catalans were stunned early on when Viktor Dadason fired the visitors ahead inside four minutes, but Barcelona gradually took control with patient possession and sustained pressure.

Their breakthrough came shortly after the restart when Robert Lewandowski finished from close range following a swift move involving Lamine Yamal.

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Yamal then put Barcelona in front with a deflected effort just after the hour mark, before Lewandowski won a penalty that Raphinha confidently converted.

Marcus Rashford capped a comfortable finish with a late free-kick as Barcelona sealed qualification and left Copenhagen eliminated despite their disciplined first-half display.