FC Barcelona began its campaign in the UEFA Futsal Champions League with a resounding 1‑0 over Minerva of Switzerland, in the first match of the main round held at the Hala Arena in Lucenec, Slovakia. Barça's goal came in the third minute, when Pito took advantage of a pass from Catela to score the first point of the day and set the tone for the competition. The score remained the same throughout the 90 minutes, although both teams had several opportunities to extend the lead.
From the beginning, Minerva showed an organized game with good strategy. The Swiss team had the presence of Hiroshi, who created several dangerous chances, and Leo Costamanha, who was also present in the first half. Despite their attempts, the Swiss team failed to tie the score. In the second half, Minerva pressed again and achieved a play that culminated in a shot by Hiroshi that went wide, leaving Barça with a one-goal advantage.
Barça, for its part, had its starting squad chosen by coach Javi Rodríguez. Among the starters were Miquel Feixas, Antonio Pérez, Pito, Catela and Sergio González. The Barça team showed a fast and offensive game, with several approaches and scoring opportunities. In the 10th minute, Minerva had a penalty opportunity that the referee did not signal, while in the 11th minute Barça awarded a clear foul on Pito, but the player failed to convert the penalty.
The meeting was also marked by an emotional tribute at the beginning, when a minute of silence was observed in memory of the victims of the Toledo train accident. This gesture showed the solidarity of football with society and served as a prelude to the European competition.
With the result of 1‑0, Barça begins its path in the Champions League with an advantage that will allow it to seek continuity in the group stage and advance to the round of 16. Minerva, for its part, will have to improve its performance in the next matches to be able to compete with the European teams. Barça's next match will be against Minerva in the second phase of the main round, where the result of the first match will be decisive for classification.