Outstanding team ready for PSG test…
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With Luis Suarez still unavailable due to suspension, and Jordi Masip the only other absentee because of injury, here’s the side we think Barcelona will deploy against PSG in the Champions League on Tuesday evening.
GK) Claudio Bravo
Bravo’s the no.1 at Barcelona now, with Marc-andre ter Stegen the backup.
DR) Dani Alves
Douglas is crocked, meaning Alves should get the nod.
DL) Jordi Alba
Alba provides attacking impetus up the left flank.
DC) Javier Mascherano
Mascherano is keeping Gerard Pique out of the team right now.
DC) Jermey Mathieu
The Frenchman has solidified Barca’s backline.
DMC) Sergio Busquets
Busquets is finding his best level again this season.
MC) Ivan Rakitic
Rakitic has excelled since signing in the summer, and starts ahead of legendary midfielder Xavi.
MC) Andres Iniesta
The Spaniard still pulls the strings behind the Barcelona forwards.
AMR) Pedro
Either Pedro or Munir could start in this role, but we think they’ll plump for the experience of the World Cup winner.
AML) Neymar
Neymar’s bagged six in La Liga so far, and is finally showing Barcelona fans what he’s going to offer Los Cules.
FC) Lionel Messi
Messi has been focussed less on scoring goals and more on creating them this season – but his overall contribution has been wonderful.
