FC Barcelona vs Young Boys
Champions League this season
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| GP | P | GD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 8 | 19 | 15 | |
| 36 | 8 | 0 | -21 |
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Barcelona face Young Boys in UEFA Champions League after weekend defeat.
In a crucial UEFA Champions League showdown, Barcelona aims to bounce back from recent setbacks and reignite their campaign against a Young Boys side eager to overcome their own struggles, marking the first European meeting between the two teams.
FC Barcelona
Barcelona saw their 100% record in the league come to an end following an upset 4-2 defeat against Osasuna last time out. Lamine Yamal's late strike off the bench in the 89th minute served only as one of two consolation goals for a heavily rotated side under Hansi Flick.
The German manager cited the congested schedule as a reason for the altered lineup, implying that the heavy rotation was necessary due to the accumulation of minutes. The Culers have faced a tightly packed calendar, playing four matches in less than ten days, including a 2-1 defeat to Monaco in their Champions League opener.
Flick emphasized the need to secure their first Champions League win in the upcoming game against Young Boys, which marks the first meeting between the two sides in European competition. Currently ranked 22nd in the league phase standings, 14 places from the automatic qualification zone, Barcelona will aim for a crucial victory to boost their chances of advancing directly to the knockout stage.
As they prepare for this encounter, Flick looks to his strong record in first-time encounters, with his team winning 16 of 19 such matches in European competitions. He is expected to deploy a familiar front three of Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, and Lamine Yamal in a 4—3—3 formation. Eric García, however, is ruled out after receiving a red card in the match against Monaco.
Young Boys
Young Boys’ 2024-2025 UCL campaign began with a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Aston Villa, placing them 33rd in the standings. They now face the challenge of traveling to Barcelona, hoping for a positive outcome.
The Swiss side has struggled in recent away games, losing eight of their last 11 outings in the competition. Their record stands at 0 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses.
Patrick Rahmen’s team enters Tuesday’s match following a narrow 1-0 league loss against Grasshopper over the weekend. They are keen to avoid consecutive defeats this season.
*Alan Virginius* and *Joël Monteiro* could feature in a 4-4-2 formation against Barcelona.
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