Barcelona arrive in Belgium under pressure and with no room for mistakes in the Champions League. Hans Flick’s side face Club Brugge in a decisive phase of the group stage, needing a win to keep control of their qualification hopes. On the other side, Brugge rely on their strong home form, remaining unbeaten in their last four matches in the competition. It’s set up to be a balanced clash, one team searching for consistency, the other trying to stay alive among Europe’s elite.
Club Brugge look to bounce back in front of their fans
Club Brugge enter the match with a mix of caution and confidence. The Belgian team have won just one of their three games so far but continue to show solid performances at home in the Champions League. Unbeaten in their last four matches at the Jan Breydel Stadium, with three wins and one draw, Brugge are counting on fan support and home momentum to cause an upset.
In their opening game, the team crushed Monaco 4–1 but later fell to Atalanta and Bayern Munich. Now sitting 20th in the standings, within the playoff zone, they have three points. The challenge, however, is to break a frustrating record: Brugge have never beaten Barcelona in European competition, with one draw and three losses in their head-to-head history.
Coach Rik De Mil is expected to start Jackers; Sabbe, Ordoñez, Mechele, Seys; Onyedika, Stanković, Vanaken; Carlos Forbs, Tzolis, Tresoldi. Meijer, Mignolet, and Reis remain sidelined with injuries.
Barcelona need stability to respond
Barcelona arrive looking to rediscover their rhythm and avoid another setback on the road. The team sit ninth in the standings, with two wins and one loss, and need a victory to avoid depending on results from other matches. Flick’s squad have shown energy but continue to struggle with inconsistency and key absences.
Among those out are Gavi, Pedri, and Raphinha, all injured. Ter Stegen is still recovering from a back issue, while Lewandowski, Christensen, and Olmo are doubtful. The likely lineup includes Szczesny; Koundé, Cubarsí, Eric García, Balde; De Jong, Casadó, Fermín López; Yamal, Rashford, Ferran Torres.
Despite the setbacks, the attack remains sharp. Since the start of last season, Barcelona have scored more goals than any other club in the Champions League, 52 total, netting at least three in 11 different matches. The challenge now is turning that firepower into consistent results.
Their recent away record, though, is worrying. In their last visit to Belgium, Barcelona lost 3–2 to Antwerp in 2023. Overall, in nine matches against Belgian sides in Europe, they’ve suffered five losses and earned four wins. History might weigh against them, but it also fuels their motivation.
Where to watch Club Brugge vs Barcelona and international start times
Club Brugge vs Barcelona takes place on Wednesday, November 5, at the Jan Breydel Stadium in Belgium. The match will stream live on multiple platforms and TV channels depending on the region.
Kickoff times
United Kingdom (GMT): 8:00 p.m.
United States and Canada (Eastern Time): 3:00 p.m.
United States and Canada (Pacific Time): 12:00 p.m.
Where to watch
United States: Paramount+, TUDN.com, Univision NOW, TUDN App, Amazon Prime Video, ViX, TUDN USA, UniMás
Canada: Paramount+, TUDN, DAZN
United Kingdom: discovery+, Amazon Prime Video, discovery+ App, TNT Sports 4