Barcelona start Dani Olmo and Karim Adeyemi against Feyenoord as Hamza Abdelkarim makes Champions League bench

Barcelona have named Dani Olmo and Karim Adeyemi in their starting XI for the Champions League meeting with Feyenoord, while Hamza Abdelkarim is among the substitutes for his first appearance in the competition.

Hansi Flick has made several changes to his line-up for Barcelona’s opening match of the league phase. The Spanish club host Feyenoord in the first round of the Champions League league phase, with Olmo and Adeyemi both included from the start.

Andreas Christensen and Joao Cancelo have also been selected in the starting XI, as Flick reshapes his team for the European fixture.

For Abdelkarim, a place on the bench represents the beginning of his Champions League involvement. The Barcelona player is available as a substitute and could make his debut in the competition if called upon during the match.

Barcelona’s starting line-up is:

Goalkeeper: Joan Garcia.

Defenders: Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Andreas Christensen, Joao Cancelo.

Midfielders: Pedri, Rodri, Dani Olmo.

Forwards: Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Karim Adeyemi.

The line-up places Olmo in midfield alongside Pedri and Rodri, while Adeyemi joins Lamine Yamal and Raphinha in the attacking positions.

Barcelona go into the match in strong domestic form. They have won all four of their opening La Liga matches and sit at the top of the table with 12 points.

They lead second-placed Alaves by two points after the opening four rounds. Barcelona have also scored 17 goals during that run, giving them the strongest attack in the league.

Feyenoord provide the opposition at Barcelona’s home ground as the Catalan club begin their Champions League campaign. The match is the first of the league phase for both teams, with Barcelona turning their attention to European competition after their perfect start in La Liga.

Flick’s selection includes a blend of established players and attacking options, with Christensen and Cancelo returning to the starting group alongside Olmo and Adeyemi. The presence of Abdelkarim among the substitutes adds another option for Barcelona as they seek to begin the competition with a home victory.