Barcelona journey to England this week to face Manchester United for a spot within the Europa League final 16, having performed out a 2-2 draw at Camp Nou final Thursday.
The first leg was a unbelievable watch, evoking recollections of the 2 pulsating 3-3 attracts between these golf equipment within the Champions League group stage in 1998/99, and has left the tie delicately poised.
Barcelona boss Xavi must make do with out younger prodigies Pedri and Gavi on account of harm and suspension respectively, however nonetheless has a squad stuffed with high quality to select from.
GK: Marc-Andre ter Stegen – Will must hold Marcus Rashford at bay if he desires a nineteenth clear sheet of the season in all competitions.
RB: Jules Kounde – Swapping locations with Ronald Araujo within the first leg did not actually work so it could possibly be a case of enterprise as normal for the Frenchman right here.
CB: Ronald Araujo – Has the tempo and athleticism that ought to permit him to stay near Rashford, who could possibly be deployed by the center once more.
CB: Andreas Christensen – Was omitted in favour of Marcos Alonso within the first leg however ended up changing the Spaniard later within the recreation anyway.
LB: Jordi Alba – Continues to be rotated with gifted teenager Alejandro Balde, however this recreation shall be one for the skilled head.
CM: Franck Kessie – Might have anticipated to lose his place with Sergio Busquets again from harm, however ought to hold it with Pedri not more likely to play.
CM: Sergio Busquets – Was an unused substitute in opposition to Cadiz, having not really began a recreation in any competitors for 3 weeks.
CM: Frenkie de Jong – If Busquets returns to the lineup as anticipated, it might push the Dutchman into a distinct type of position slightly additional ahead.
RW: Raphinha – Arguably Barcelona’s finest participant within the first leg, however he’ll get a hostile reception at Old Trafford as a former Leeds star.
ST: Robert Lewandowski – Missed alternatives within the Camp Nou match and shall be dissatisfied he did not rating. Will be trying to put that proper right here to show he’s an enormous recreation participant.
LW: Ansu Fati – Hasn’t had loads of possibilities to begin this season, however Gavi is suspended and so he must make this one rely.
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