Two teams who lost their first Champions League match this season face off in a promising match.
Barcelona will be aiming to bounce back from their shock defeat in La Liga against Osasuna. It was Hansi Flick first defeat of the season in the league aided by heavy rotation from the German. The Catalan giants suffered a 2-1 defeat in to Monaco in the first Champions League match and will want to prevent a reoccurrence of that shock defeat.
Young boys were beaten 3-0 by Emery’s Aston Villa in their first match
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Hansi Flick is having a good start to his Barcelona career with 7 wins out of a possible 9. However, recent injuries and suspensions have threatened the good start he is having. Barcelona have 8 players out injured or suspended for this match. They are in need of a win after losing to Osasuna and also losing their first Champions League match. The pressure is on Hansi Flick’s men to bounce back
Young Boys struggled in their first match against Aston Villa in the Champions League. Their performance in the Swiss league is nothing to write home about. They are currently second bottom in 11th spot with 1 win out of 8 matches. The visitors are struggling for form.
Team News
Barcelona’s absentee list is 8 strong with players either injured or suspended. The likes of Gavi, Fermin Lopez, Dani Olmo, Marc-Andre-ter-Stegen, Ronald Araujo, Andreas Christensen, Marc Bernal are all out injured with Eric Garcia suspended after his red card against Monaco.
Frenkie De Jong is set for a return after being passed fit.
Young Boys have their own absentee list with Saidy Janko, Patric Pfeiffer, and Facinet Conte out.
Barcelona possible starting lineup:
Pena; Kounde, Cubarsi, I Martinez, Balde; Casado, Torre, Pedri; Lamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha
Young Boys possible starting lineup:
Van Ballmoos; Athekame, Camara, Zoukrou, Hadjam; Niasse, Lauper; Monteiro, Ugrinic, Colley; Ganvoula
Tip
Hansi Flick squad rotation led to a shock defeat in the league with Osasuna defeating them 4-2. This is a must win match notwithstanding the tricky Alaves match coming up. Young Boys have conceded in 11 of 13 matches they have played this season. The Swiss side have never progressed pas the group stage of the Champions League and it will be a big ask for them to hold Barcelona considering their recent form.
Over 3.5 Total goals at odds 1.5 looks great
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