The Blaugrana were a few minutes from a qualification for the final of the Champions League last season, which would have opposed them to PSG.
However, this meeting has lost a little of its brilliance, with the absence of several stars. Barcelona, uncertain in the shape of Alejandro Balde, will be deprived of Raphinha, Fermin Lopez and Joan Garcia.
PSG moves without four key players
We already knew that Ooumane Dembélé, Ballon d'Or, would not play against Lamine Yamal, finalist, due to an injury to the hamstrings contracted at the beginning of the month. Desire Doué was also injured in the match against France and did not recover in time, which reduces the offensive options of Luis Enrique, aggravated by the addition of KHVICHA KVARATSKHELIA on the injured list. The absence of the Georgian means that PSG will be deprived of its titular offensive trio.
Marquinhos will also miss the match
Captain Marquinhos, on the other hand, will also miss the match. Wounded last week, he was dismissed from the game, for lack of full recovery.
Good news for Luis Enrique in the midfield
However, PSG may well find its midfielder holding the final. Fabian Ruiz and João Neves were both absent against Auxerre Friday as a precautionary measure, but they both traveled with the French champions. Vitinha, on the other hand, was a holder against Auxerre, but was forfeited in the first period due to muscle discomfort, but was also tried fit.
Even without his three star attackers, the former FC Barcelona coach will be able to align a solid attack. Goncalo Ramos will be the favorite to play in the middle, Bradley Barcola being a major asset on the wings. Lee Kang-in is then the second most experienced player to integrate an offensive trio.
