Champions League - Round of 16 (Home): FC Barcelona 2 - 1 Manchester City - 12/03/2014
Missing Players
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan dos Santos | Out | N/A | |
| Isaac Cuenca | Out | N/A | |
| Andrés Iniesta | Out | 7.48 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Demichelis | Out | 6.54 | |
| Stevan Jovetic | Doubtful | N/A | |
| Matija Nastasic | Doubtful | 6.87 |
Team News
- Barcelona fell to a shock 1-0 defeat to Valladolid on Saturday, though they hold the upper hand for the welcome of City.
- Andrés Iniesta missed the weekend encounter due to a family bereavement and is expected to sit this one out.
- Isaac Cuenca and Jonathan dos Santos are both injured.
- Manchester City crashed out of the FA Cup on Sunday and will be looking to make amends with the trip to Barcelona.
- Martín Demichelis is suspended, while head coach Manuel Pellegrini will serve a touchline ban.
- Matija Nastasic and Stevan Jovetic are both doubts.
Match Facts
| Man City have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 4matches in the Champions League (including qualifiers). | Over 1.5 goals1.14 |
| * Best odds for selected bets are shown |
Prediction
- Barcelona will be expected to secure their quarter-final place following their 2-0 win over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, despite succumbing to a disappointing 1-0 loss to Valladolid at the weekend.
- City were defeated by Championship side Wigan in the FA Cup and will be looking to secure a positive result in Barcelona. However, they face an mountainous task to overcome the 2-goal deficit from the first-leg.
- Despite their loss to Valladolid, the hosts are expected to pick up the win here.
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