Barcelona fans received good news before the return match against Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals next Tuesday.
It is noteworthy that in the first leg, the Catalan giant was able to defeat Paris Saint-Germain in its home stadium by three goals to two in Barcelona’s most enjoyable match this season.
Xavi seeks to overcome the absences that affected the Catalan team in order to avoid any surprises from the French team, especially after achieving a valuable victory away from home.
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez hopes to prepare a strong plan to eliminate Paris Saint-Germain from the Champions League and qualify for the semi-finals.
The Catalan newspaper “Sport” confirmed that Barcelona’s expected midfield against Paris Saint-Germain will consist of “Pedri, Frenkie de Jong and Gundogan.”
Barca will miss Christensen, who has recently played in midfield, and Sergi Roberto as well, due to suspension.
According to information received from the Spanish newspaper “Sport”, the talented Spanish star Pedri is expected to be a starter in the midfield alongside De Jong and German Gundogan.
The newspaper added that with the absence of Sergi Roberto and Dane Christensen from the return match against Paris Saint-Germain, Pedri will start in the starting lineup for the match.
Barcelona’s expected lineup against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League
Spanish coach Xavi Hernandez is expected to start the match with a lineup consisting of:-
Goalkeeper: Ter Stegen.
In the defense line: Jules Kounde, Ronaldo Araujo, Pau Cobarci, Joao Cancelo.
In midfield: Ilkay Gundogan, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri Gonzalez.
In the attacking line: Rafinha Diaz, Joao Felix, Robert Lewandowski.