injury he picked up in El Cl\u00e1sico last month<\/a>. <\/p>\nFrenkie de Jong will return to Hansi Flick\u2019s midfield, potentially partnering Marc Casad\u00f3. Ferm\u00edn L\u00f3pez should get the nod over Dani Olmo in the No. 10 role. <\/p>\n
Out wide, Lamine Yamal and Raphinha are poised to team up, and Robert Lewandowski has returned to form up top. Flick should also have Marcus Rashford available.<\/p>\n
Gavi is out injured for the away side, while Marc-Andr\u00e9 ter Stegen is close to making his return. Joan Garc\u00eda will start between the posts at Stamford Bridge, though.<\/p>\n
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Bar\u00e7a are still without Pedri. \/ FotMob<\/p>\n
Barcelona predicted lineup vs. Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Garc\u00eda; Kound\u00e9, Cubars\u00ed, Garc\u00eda, Balde; De Jong, Casad\u00f3; Yamal, L\u00f3pez, Raphinha; Lewandowski.<\/p>\n
The animosity from yesteryear has certainly faded, but that doesn\u2019t mean we won\u2019t be treated to a barnstorming affair under the lights at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n
In truth, it\u2019s hard to envisage either defence putting up much resistance here. Chelsea boast the passers in midfield and talent in attack to compromise Bar\u00e7a\u2019s aggressive defensive line, but their own vulnerabilities are bound to be exploited by a Blaugrana outfit that are almost impossible to slow down when they\u2019re purring.<\/p>\n
This one has the makings of a back and forth contest, with the visitors more likely to overpower their hosts.<\/p>\n
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