Viktoria Plzen arrive at Camp Nou in good form, and will pose a threat to Barça

Xavi's Barça are expected to open their Champions League campaign with a win at the Spotify Camp Nou. However, they would do well to be at their best as Viktoria Plzen arrive at Camp Nou undefeated. They will play with the freedom of having no expectations, eager to cause an upset, to make life difficult for a Barça.

Viktoria Plzen have played 12 games so far this season with a record of ten wins and two draws. They are top of their league.

In Europe, despite being drawn in the group of death, they will be looking to pick up points in every game they play.

They made it to the group stages after beating HJK Helsinki, Sheriff and Qarabag in the last qualifying round with a record of five wins and a draw in six matches.

They have scored 13 goals, at an average of 2.17 per game and conceded only four goals.

In the league, they have also played six games and despite a draw on the first matchday, they have already won five games and sit at top of the table.

They have also kept three clean sheets in their last three games.

Barça played Viktoria Plzen in the 2011-2012 group stage and won 0-4 away and 2-0 at home.