Barcelona Faces Grueling Champions League Start with Tough Fixtures Ahead

La Liga powerhouse Barcelona has been handed a challenging schedule for the upcoming Champions League league stage. The Catalan club will kick off their campaign with a difficult away match against Newcastle United at St. James' Park. Following this, Barcelona will host the reigning European champions, Paris Saint-Germain, in their second fixture.

The team's European journey will also include matches against Olympiacos and Club Brugge. Later in the competition, Barcelona is set to face Chelsea in another high-profile encounter. The club's continental fixtures for 2025 will conclude with a home game against Eintracht Frankfurt, followed by subsequent clashes with Slavia Praha and FC Copenhagen after the new year.

Barcelona's manager, Xavi Hernandez, acknowledged the difficulty of the schedule but expressed confidence in his squad. "We know the challenges ahead, but this team thrives under pressure. These are the kind of matches that define a season," he said.