How will Barcelona line up against Aston Villa in a huge Champions League test?
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9-second readBarcelona look to return to winning ways in the Champions League as the Catalans face a very tough test against Unai Emery’s Aston Villa in a huge League Phase clash at Camp Nou.
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Barcelona look to return to winning ways in the Champions League as the Catalans face a very tough test against Unai Emery’s Aston Villa in a huge League Phase clash at Camp Nou.
Barça had the win wrapped up by halftime of the weekend clash with Alavés and Flick was able to rest most of his big names throughout the game, so we are expecting the strongest available side for a very tough continental test.
Brian Fariñas was Flick’s choice for the right-back position given all the injuries, and with Jules Kounde’s status still unclear we think the 20-year-old will once again be trusted to play as a full-back, with João Cancelo at left-back ahead of Alejandro Balde.
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- Aston Villa, Barcelona
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