Barcelona host Liverpool in blockbuster UEFA Champions League 2018/19 clash in semi-final first leg
Kick-off : 9:00 PM (Local)
Venue : Camp Nou, Barcelona
Barcelona have already won the La Liga and are having a good season. They would wanna make it even more special with the Champions League title. For that they will need to play their brand of football.
Barca have got a tough tie against one of the best clubs in the world in Liverpool in the semi-final leg of the Champions League. Barcelona know it’s a tough tough match and they will need to come up goods especially making the home advantage count.
Barca will need to avoid an away goal plus execute the game plans well. Then they can come out on top.
On the other hand, Liverpool also had a good season domestically although title is still not assured. But they will be very eager for the Champions League prize and they have been successful in Europe previously.
The Reds know it will be a tough tie against Barcelona in the semi’s in the Champions League. For they must have prepared well and it’s time now to do well against a top side in Barca and secure a final spot playing quality football.
Liverpool have a good record against Barcelona and they would like to continue the good work.
Team news and possible line-ups
Fabinho, Roberto Firmino and Adam Lallana are all doubtful for Liverpool for the Barcelona game.
As for Barca, Rafinha will not be available as due to injury.
Liverpool XI : Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Wijnaldum, Henderson, Milner, Salah, Firmino, Mane.
Barcelona XI : Ter Stegen, Semedo, Pique, Lenglet, Alba, Rakitic, Busquets, Arthur, Messi, L. Suarez, Coutinho.
Prediction
It’s difficult to predict the outcome of this match between two of the best clubs in the world. May the best team on the night which commits less mistakes win the game.
