UEFA Champions League
Tottenham vs Barcelona Preview
Tottenham host Barcelona at Wembley Stadium in what promises to be a showdown of a game.
However, Barcelona is coming off their biggest slump of the season after a 2-2 draw against Girona, 2-1 loss to Leganés and a 1-1 draw against Athletic Club.
Tottenham, however, comes off three straight wins in league and cup after losing 2-1 to Inter Milan.
The Spurs have an opportunity to get back in the run should they gain a favorable score against the Catalan side.
Nevertheless, Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde is looking for a way to have his side mesh together after disastrous of a week.
Team News
The Catalan side will be without Sergi Roberto due to an injury and Samuel Umtiti due to serving a one-game ban.
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino will miss several key players due to injury. Among those players are Dele Alli, Mousa Dembele and Jan Vertonghen. Additionally, Christian Eriksen and Serge Aurier.
However, Spurs fans will be glad to see Hugo Lloris back at goal.
Lineups
Tottenham: Lloris, Trippier, Alderweireld, Sanchez, Davies, Wanyama, Winks, Lucas, Lamela, Son, Kane.
Barcelona: Ter Stegen; Semedo, Pique, Lenglet, Jordi Alba; Rakitic, Sergio, Arthur, Coutinho; Messi, Suarez.
Prediction
Lionel Messi has scored more goals and assists against English clubs in Champions League. That is more than against any other sides from other nations.
Despite their low performance, Barcelona will likely have a feast of goals against a short-handed Tottenham sending the Spurs to the bottom of the group.
Tottenham 1 – 4 Barcelona
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