Madrid are also unchanged following last weekend?s win over Celta Vigo. I?m relieved Ancelotti has finally stopped wasting Fede Valverde at right-back ? though he may be a better one than this version of Lucas Vazquez, his absence from midfield was more keenly felt, especially in that Arsenal first leg. Otherwise, though, they look extremely vulnerable at the back, shorn of Rudiger, Militao, Mendy, Carvajal and Alaba ? against this version of Barcelona, a very significant problem.
Barcelona are unchanged following a brutal 120 minutes in San Siro. I guess that makes some sense ? Hansi Flick won?t to suggest to any of his players that he?s disappointed in them, and also wants to field his first XI. But I?m surprised he?s not freshened it up a little, just so there?s are some legs in the side ? I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to get Lewandowski going again, for one.
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