Ronald Koeman will repeat the formula that took Turin
Barcelona had one of their best games of the season against Juve with no fixed striker
With top spot at the group in stake, Barca are determined to finish as leaders but maybe more important is bringing back the positive feelings they left with in Turin after beating Juve 2-0. Ronald Koeman is planning to use the same tactics that made life hard for Andrea Pirlo.
One of the big issues is the defence, where Clement Lenglet is the only fit first team centre back. Mingueza made a mistake against Cadiz and may be dropped for Ronald Araujo, who is back from injury, or maybe Frenkie de Jong. Alba and Dest will be the full backs.
It is time to see Miralem Pjanic in the pivot. Until now he has always started in the Champions League and there's no reason not to see that again.
The Bosnian is not happy with his lack of playing time in the league but he has nothing to complain about on the continent. If Koeman picks him again he will have started all siz group games. He has gone off in some of those matches, but has played more minutes (381) than anyone, ahead of Dest (360) and Lenglet (326).
Pedri really impressed in the first game and may start again, especially with Dembele injured. Trincao could also be given a new chance, while Messi could be utilised as false nine, allowing him to reprise his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo.
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