Jordan Larsson set to play against his father Henrik’s former side, with whom he played a key role in the 2006 Champions League win
When FC Copenhagen take to the field at the Camp Nou tonight to face Barcelona in the Champions League, the scene will be a familiar one for their top goalscorer, Jordan Larsson. The Swedish attacker will be gracing the turf where his father, the inimitable Henrik Larsson, became a legend, in a city the family called home for two years.
Almost 20 years after Henrik Larsson changed the game in Barcelona’s famous Champions League final victory over Arsenal – providing both assists in the Blaugrana’s 2–1 comeback – Jordan now returns aiming to hurt the Catalan giants rather than inspire them. With Barcelona chasing a top-eight finish in the competition, Copenhagen’s main attacking threat could hardly be more symbolic.
Larsson’s presence adds an emotional subplot to a match that already carries significant weight. While the name on the back of the shirt will be familiar, Jordan arrives determined to write his own story – and potentially derail Barcelona’s plans on a night where margins may prove decisive.
Copenhagen’s top scorer
Jordan Larsson has emerged as Copenhagen’s most reliable attacking outlet this season, leading the club’s scoring charts across all competitions, including three in the Champions League. Playing off the right wing and standing out for his incisive movement and eye for goal, the 28-year-old has been central to Copenhagen’s European campaign.
Larsson was man of the match against Bayer Leverkusen on Matchday One and scored the opener in a 2-2 draw that set the tone for the Danish champions’ ambitions in the competition. He also found the net in the 3-2 win over Kairat Almaty and the 1-1 draw with Napoli.
Copenhagen sit just outside the play-off places with eight points, but with so little separating the teams above and below them, they know that any positive result in Catalonia could keep their hopes alive. The hosts, meanwhile, have plenty to play for as they currently lie in 9th place, just outside the automatic last 16 spots.
Jordan Larsson aka Player of the Match ✨#fcklive #ucl pic.twitter.com/YEBqVaptqg
— F.C. København (@FCKobenhavn) September 18, 2025
Two years at the Barça Academy
Larsson’s return to Camp Nou is also a personal homecoming of sorts. As a youngster, he spent two years at Barcelona’s famed academy, gaining a footballing education that will have aided his development and also ensured that the Barça playing philosophy will be nothing new to him.
While he was only nine-years-old when the family relocated to Sweden, the time spent within La Masia left a lasting impression. Larsson has previously spoken about the education he received during those formative years, particularly in terms of positional play and decision-making in tight spaces.
While those experiences may have little tactical bearing on the game tonight, it certainly adds a something special for the Larsson family. Few players in Copenhagen’s squad will feel more comfortable in the surroundings or more motivated by the occasion.
Trippeln e vååååår 🏆 #CampeonesCampeonesOleOleOle ❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/hIPhfCehG8
— Jordan Larsson (@JordanLarsson17) June 6, 2015
His father Henrik: Forever a Barça hero
Any discussion of Jordan Larsson at Camp Nou inevitably circles back to his father. Henrik Larsson remains revered by Barcelona supporters for his short but unforgettable spell at the club, capped by his match-winning influence in the 2006 Champions League final.
Fondly remembered not just for his ability and impact on the pitch, but also his experience and calm, humble presence around the dressing room, Henrik was given a hero’s send off at the Camp Nou when he decided to return to Sweden after that Champions League win.
Henrik’s legacy ensures Jordan will be a familiar name to the home crowd, though sentiment is unlikely to soften the reception if he threatens Barcelona’s progress. For Jordan, the challenge, as it has been throughout his career, is embracing the history without being overshadowed by it.
Tonight offers him a rare opportunity: to return to Camp Nou not as a reminder of the past, but as a key figure in the present. If Copenhagen are to cause an upset, Jordan Larsson may well have something to say in the matter and ensure that his own name is forms part of a memorable night in Barcelona.