Barcelona's possible starting line up against Benfica

Barcelona's possible starting line up against Benfica

The Catalans can bring back Frenkie de Jong after suspension in La Liga

After beating Levante at Camp Nou, Barcelona are turning their thoughts to the Champions League trip to face Benfica.

The home defeat by Bayern Munich means the Catalans could do with at least a point on the road. Koeman is still without Braithwaite, Aguero, Dembele and Balde, while he might have Alba, Pedri and Sergi Roberto back in some capacity.

Ter Stegen will be in goal behind a defence of Mingueza and Dest on the flanks and Pique and Araujo in the middle.

The Uruguayan rested against Levante and should start in midweek. Alba trained on Monday but he might not be ready to start yet.

Busquets and Frenkie de Jong are fixtures in midfield while Gavi or Pedri will join them.

Up front Memphis is a fixture and Luuk de Jong might be becoming one for Koeman too. More so after netting at the weekend. The third place is between Coutinho and Demir.

Ansu Fati scored on his comeback but won’t be ready to start yet.

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