Mansion Sports – The UEFA Champions League once again presents intense competition and unpredictable developments. In the 2025/2026 edition, Barcelona are set to host Eintracht Frankfurt on matchday six.

This highly anticipated fixture will take place at Camp Nou on Tuesday, 9 December 2025 at 21:00 local time.

After more than three years away from the tournament, the Champions League atmosphere finally returns to Camp Nou, with Barcelona seeking recovery following a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on matchday five.

Meanwhile, Eintracht Frankfurt arrive in a similar situation, having been defeated by Atalanta with the same scoreline.

Before the match unfolds, here is a comprehensive look at the projected Barcelona vs Eintracht Frankfurt lineups for December 2025.

Team Conditions Ahead of the Match

Barcelona

The encounter between Barcelona and Chelsea, expected to be one of the most intense clashes of matchday five, ended in disappointment for the Catalan side.

Ronald Araujo’s red card in the 44th minute made matters worse, especially as Barcelona were already trailing and unable to regain control of the game.

A Jules Kounde own goal opened Barcelona’s downfall, followed by two additional goals from Estevao and Liam Delap that sealed the defeat.

The result further highlighted Barcelona’s inconsistency in European competition, as they have recorded only one win in their last four Champions League matches (W1, D1, L2).

With seven points from five games (W2, D1, L2), Barcelona sit in 18th place in the 36-team league phase — a position far below expectations for last season’s league-phase runners-up.

Nonetheless, their domestic form offers renewed optimism, including a 5-3 victory over Real Betis propelled by a Ferran Torres hat-trick.

Eintracht Frankfurt

Barcelona’s attacking unit will look to exploit Frankfurt’s fragile defensive line, which has conceded 13 goals in their last four matches.

A heavy 6-0 defeat to RB Leipzig last weekend marked Frankfurt’s lowest point and extended their winless streak (D2, L1).

Frankfurt continue to drop in the Champions League league-phase standings, now positioned 28th with four points, still two points short of the playoff zone.

Their loss to Atalanta was their third defeat in their last four matches, with the only positive result being a goalless draw against Napoli.

History, however, provides a slight encouragement for Frankfurt, as they remain unbeaten in their last two meetings with Barcelona in the 2021/22 season, including a 3-2 win at Camp Nou in the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals.

Barcelona vs Eintracht Frankfurt Lineups for December 2025

Barcelona (4-2-3-1)

Barcelona remain without Marc-André ter Stegen (back injury), Gavi (knee injury), and Dani Olmo (shoulder injury).

Ronald Araujo is on personal leave and suspended following his red card against Chelsea. Gerard Martin is expected to reunite with Pau Cubarsi at the heart of the defence.

Raphinha is in contention to return to the starting XI, while the striker position presents a dilemma for Hansi Flick after Ferran Torres’ impressive hat-trick against Real Betis. Robert Lewandowski, nonetheless, remains a strong option.

Barcelona Starting XI Table

Eintracht Frankfurt (4-2-3-1)

Frankfurt’s situation worsened after Michy Batshuayi sustained an injury in the match against Leipzig, ruling him out.

Top scorer Jonathan Burkardt also remains unavailable due to the injury suffered against Atalanta. However, the squad receives a boost with the return of Can Uzun and Hugo Larsson.

Eintracht Frankfurt Starting XI Table

This overview provides a complete projection of the expected lineups for Barcelona’s clash with Eintracht Frankfurt. Both teams approach the match carrying different narratives but share the same urgency to improve their standing in European competition.