"Barça conceded two late goals in their comprehensive win over Real Betis at the weekend but had a strong defensive showing in the first 70 minutes, and Gerard Martín had yet another great night as a center-back. His pairing with Pau Cubarsí is starting to look really good, and Jules Kounde is slowly beginning to improve at right-back while Alejandro Balde is expected to start on the left after being substituted as a precaution at halftime in Seville."
"The Blaugrana have three League Phase games remaining to try and find a way into the Top 8, a mission that feels impossible after the loss to Chelsea two weeks ago. All they can do now is win the final three games and hope that other results go their way, and the Catalans will be big favorites against a Frankfurt side which have one of the worst defenses in all of Europe."
Barcelona host Eintracht Frankfurt at Camp Nou needing wins in their remaining Champions League group matches to retain slim hopes of reaching the Top 8 after a loss to Chelsea. Frankfurt arrive with one of Europe's poorer defenses, making Barcelona clear favorites. Defensive performances have improved: Gerard Martín and Pau Cubarsí form a promising center-back partnership, Jules Koundé is progressing at right-back, and Alejandro Balde is expected to start on the left. Lamine Yamal impressed as a number 10 and may retain the role, while Frenkie de Jong could be on the bench given Eric Garcia's form. Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski were rested and are likely starters.
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