Barcelona welcome Olympiacos to the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys this Tuesday for a pivotal Champions League encounter.
The Catalan giants are desperate to solidify their standing in the European competition following a mixed start to their continental campaign.
Barcelona vs Olympiacos – Predicted lineup and team news
Barcelona Team News
Hansi Flick is wrestling with an extensive injury list that is severely testing the squad’s depth. Crucial figures such as goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen (back), Gavi (knee), and star striker Robert Lewandowski (hamstring) are all confirmed absentees. Joan Garcia (knee) and Dani Olmo (calf) also remain sidelined.
In a precautionary move, the club has decided to hold back Ferran Torres and Raphinha. Although both wingers are progressing well in training, the medical staff have prioritised their full recovery for the high-stakes El Clásico later this week. Club sources emphasise that the most prudent decision is to “wait for the Clásico for [Raphinha’s] return to the squad.”
Looking to inject energy into the lineup, Fermin López is vigorously challenging for a starting spot after his impactful display off the bench over the weekend. With the crucial domestic clash against Real Madrid looming on Sunday, Flick is expected to implement rotations to carefully manage player fitness.
Barcelona Predicted Lineup
Possible Barcelona starting XI: Szczesny; Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Martin; De Jong, Garcia, Casado; Yamal, Fermin, Rashford.
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 5:45pm BST on Tuesday 21st October.
How to Watch Barcelona vs Olympiacos?
Fans in the UK can catch all the action live on TNT Sports 1 or stream the match via the Discovery+ app for subscribers.
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