According to the schedule released by UEFA, Barcelona will begin their Champions League campaign on September 19 at their new temporary home, the Stade Olympique Luis Compagnies in Montjuïc, against Royal Antwerp.
The schedule will then take the Blaugrana to Portugal where they will face Porto on October 4 at the Estadio do Dragao before returning to the comforts of home for the match against Shakhtar Donetsk on October 25.
The return match against Shakhtar is scheduled to be held in a neutral location in Germany due to the situation in Ukraine, and the match will be held on November 7.
Barcelona will play their final home game in the group stage against Porto on November 28 before bringing the curtain down on the first round of the Champions League with a trip to Büzelstadion to face Royal Antwerp on December 13.
September 19: Barcelona vs. Royal Antwerp
October 4: Porto vs. Barcelona
October 25: Barcelona vs. Shakhtar Donetsk
November 7: Shakhtar Donetsk Vs Barcelona
November 28: Barcelona vs. Porto
December 13: Royal Antwerp vs Barcelona
Compared to the groups the Blaugrana faced in the past two seasons, it seems to be clearer this time.
It goes without saying that there will be no excuses for Xavi and his teammates. Failing to advance beyond the group stage for the third year in a row.