FC Barcelona welcomes Royal Antwerp this Tuesday for the first day of the Champions League group stage (9 p.m.). Here is all the essential information on this match.
After two seasons marked by eliminations from the group stage, FC Barcelona is approaching this new campaign with the knife between its teeth. Champion of Spain, the Catalan club cannot hide. A success against the Belgians Royal Antwerp seems imperative for this first day. This is also the message that Xavi sent to his troops.
“The first year we were not good enough to compete, last year we competed well but the results were not there, explained the Spanish technician. This year we have the squad to compete in Europe, but we have to prove it. Now we have to pass the group and we’ll see. It’s been two years since we last did it. Everyone sees that Barça is strong, that they won the championship last year, but it is true that we have to take a step forward. ” The tone is set.
The probable compositions
Barca : ter Stegen – Cancelo, Koundé, Christensen, Baldé – Gavi, de Jong, Gündogan – Yamal, Lewandowski, Félix.
Royal Antwerp : Butez – Bataille, Van den Bosch, Coulibaly, De Laet – Keita, Ekkelenkamp, Vermeeren – Balikwisha, Janssen, Muja.
Where to watch the game ?
This match between FC Barcelona and Royal Antwerp counting for the first day of the Champions League group stage will be broadcast this Tuesday evening on beIN SPORTS 3, from 9 p.m. It will also be possible to watch it on the group’s streaming platform, beIN Connect.
