Barcelona came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League, with Jules Kounde scoring a second-half brace. The match marked the Catalan club's first European fixture at the redeveloped Camp Nou in three years. The win moves Barcelona to 14th in the standings, two points from the top eight.
Barcelona hosted Eintracht Frankfurt at the Camp Nou for the first time in three years in Europe's elite club competition, following a major redevelopment project. The LaLiga leaders, under Hansi Flick, sought a rebound from their previous 3-0 defeat to Chelsea.
The game began with Barcelona dominating possession. In the 10th minute, Robert Lewandowski appeared to score from Raphinha's cross, but the goal was disallowed for offside. Against the run of play, Eintracht Frankfurt took the lead in the 21st minute when Ansgar Knauff finished a rapid counter-attack assisted by Nathaniel Brown.
Frankfurt defended resiliently, and Ellyes Skhiri nearly doubled their advantage with a curling shot just before half-time that sailed over the bar. At the interval, Barcelona trailed despite their pressure.
Flick introduced substitute Marcus Rashford after the break. Five minutes into the second half, Rashford's delivery from the left found Jules Kounde, who headed in to equalize. Three minutes later, Lamine Yamal's sweeping cross to the far post allowed Kounde to head home again, completing the comeback.
Barcelona pushed for more, with Raphinha's fierce strike saved by goalkeeper Michael Zetterer. Substitute Ferran Torres fired wide late on, but the hosts held firm to claim the vital three points.
The result lifts Barcelona to 14th in the 36-team table, just two points behind the automatic qualification spots. Eintracht Frankfurt, who had not won since matchday one, drop to 30th place.
