Probable Lineups
4-3-3
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Primera Division.
Missing Players
Barcelona
Deportivo
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Xavi | Out | 7.18 | |
Víctor Valdés | Out | 6.54 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Laure | Out | 6.88 | |
Kaká | Out | 6.53 | |
Carlos Marchena | Out | 6.84 |
Team News
Barcelona
Deportivo
- There's a mini-crisis at Barcelona, with two defeats in a week against Real Madrid adding pressure ahead of the second leg against Milan.
- Xavi remains sidelined and Victor Valdés' red card for protesting after the final whistle will mean that José Manuel Pinto gets a rare league start.
- The likes of Thiago and David Villa are expected to keep their places, while Alex Song and Cristian Tello could also start.
- Deportivo managed a draw with Rayo Vallecano last time out, ending a run of six consecutive losses.
- Carlos Marchena's red card and injury to Kaká means manager Fernando Vázquez has a decision to make at centre-back, as he seeks a partner for Zé Castro.
- Aythami will probably revert to the middle with Evaldo returning to the side at left-back.
Time to think of Milan
Nice chip goal by messi
Min 28, Thiago leads the ratings with 7.4 for 3 dribbles and 0 shots. Is passive dribbling really that valuable?
I wrote on bet-addicted dotcom about strange odds on goal line at HT
2-0
I wouldn't jump the gun on this bold prediction. Bottom teams have a habit of putting in a huge effort against big teams like Barca or Madrid. Besides, Deportivo are catching Barcelona at a good time considering Barcelona's dip in form. I'd still expect Barcelona to win this game considering the big match they have against Milan coming up. Reverse could also happen, Barcelona could allow themselves to lose this game ( considering the big point gap in la Liga) and use that as a mind game for AC Milan to come in to the Nou Camp overconfident. A lot can happen, but 4-0 is a bit pretentious if you ask me.
barca will lose ;)