Probable Lineups
3-4-3
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Primera Division.
Missing Players
Barcelona
Real Zaragoza
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Ibrahim Afellay | Out | 6.26 | |
Pedro | Out | 6.78 | |
Adriano | Out | 7.13 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Abraham Minero | Out | 6.89 | |
Ivan Obradovic | Out | 6.96 | |
Braulio | Out | 6.46 | |
Paulo Da Silva | Doubtful | 7.09 |
Team News
Barcelona
Real Zaragoza
- Despite the international matches, Barcelona played the first leg of the Copa del Rey against Hospitalet last week, beating the Second Division B team 1-0 with a great goal by Iniesta.
- Guardiola will have to deal, once again, with several international players returning after travelling long distances to play with their national teams. He may even consider resting Messi.
- Brazilian Adriano picked up a muscle injury with his national squad and will miss this game.
- Valdés conceded a goal in the 13 minute against Athletic, ending his 897 minutes streak without conceding a goal.
- Zaragoza earned a last minute draw in their last outing against Sporting. The ‘maños’ were dominated for large parts of the game but managed a tie thanks to a late equalizer by Postiga.
- Fernando Meira served his one-game suspension against Sporting and as a key-man for Aguirre, he should be back in the XI.
- Paraguayan defender Da Silva is doubtful to play against Barcelona after suffering a muscle tear in his right leg.
- Zaragoza have been poor in defence all season and have the second worst defensive record in La Liga with 22 goals conceded.