"Barça are in a tough spot after picking up just seven points from their opening four games, and anything but a win against the reigning Club World Cup champions would make it almost impossible for the Blaugrana to finish in the Top 8 and secure automatic qualification for the Round of 16. Here's how we think Hansi Flick will line up his troops for Tuesday's battle:"
"Barça are getting healthier after a serious injury crisis and Flick will be able to pick a pretty strong side for this one, and we think he'll start Ronald Araujo alongside Pau Cubarsí at center-back. Alejandro Balde should be good to go after being replaced at halftime as a precaution in the last game, and Jules Kounde will retain his spot at right-back after a strong outing at the weekend. Barça get a massive piece back for this one as Frenkie de Jong returns in midfield after serving a suspension at the weekend,"
Barcelona travel to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea in their fifth Champions League Group Stage match. Barcelona have seven points from four games, and anything less than a win would make finishing in the Top 8 and securing automatic Round of 16 qualification almost impossible. Several injured players are returning and Hansi Flick can select a strong starting XI. Projected defensive pairing is Ronald Araujo and Pau Cubarsí with Jules Kounde at right-back and Alejandro Balde at left-back. Frenkie de Jong returns from suspension to partner Eric Garcia as a double pivot. Fermín López is likely to start as number 10, with Marcus Rashford, Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski completing a 4-2-3-1.
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