Elapsed:
FT
Half time:
1 : 1
Full time:
2 : 1
Kick off:
20:00
Date:
Thu, 19-Sep-24

Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(13) 8 Goals 22 (25)
(9) 8 Assists 14 (18)
(6.6) 6.7 Average Ratings 7.3 (6.7)
25.9 Average Age 25.3
182 Average Height (cm) 179.9
(1) 1.1 Shots pg 1.4 (1.2)
(49%) 48% Aerial Duel Success 45% (50%)
(0.6) 0.7 Dribbles pg 1.2 (1.3)
(1.4) 1.2 Tackles pg 1 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Champions League.

Missing Players

Monaco
Barcelona
Player Reason Status Rating
Edan Diop Out N/A
Radoslaw Majecki Out 6.5
Lamine Camara Doubtful 6.58
Player Reason Status Rating
Andreas Christensen Out N/A
Dani Olmo Out 7.09
Fermín López Out 6.87
Marc Bernal Out N/A
Ronald Araujo Out 6.36
Gavi Doubtful 6.17
Ansu Fati Doubtful 6.06
Frenkie de Jong Doubtful 6.36

Team News

Monaco
Barcelona
  • The hosts could be without three players here through injury, though Lamine Camara is expected to be cleared to play.
  • Barcelona could be without no fewer than eight players for their opening UEFA Champions League clash.
  • Ferran Torres looks set to come in for the injured Dani Olmo here.

Prediction

  • Monaco return to the Champions League for the first time in six years, after their second-placed finish in Ligue 1 last season.
  • Adolf Hutter's side have made a strong start to the new campaign in France, with three wins and a draw in their opening four matches.
  • Barcelona, meanwhile, have made a storming start to life under new boss Hansi Flick, with a flawless five wins from five in La Liga so far.
  • This will be the first meeting between these two sides since April 1994, in the group stage of this competition.
  • We're backing Barcelona to continue their 100% winning start to the season with a narrow victory in the Principality.
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