FC Barcelona are now winless in their last two, having blown a 2-0 lead this weekend to Celta Vigo, and then finding themselves having to settle for a draw. Now they head back home (albeit their temporary home, until the Camp Nou revamping and rebuild is finished) to take on Ligue 1 side Brest FC.
Getting back to winning ways won’t be easy though, as the Blaugranes are playing a side that they’re actually looking up at in the table.
FC Barcelona vs Brest FC FYIs
Kick-off: Tuesday, November 26, 8pm local, Estadi Olympic Lluis Companys, Barcelona, Catalonia
Competition: UCL Matchday 5 of 8
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UCL Form: FC Barcelona LWWW Brest FC WWDW
UCL Standing: FC Barcelona 6th, 9 pts Brest FC 4th, 10 pts
Of course, a win here would see the Catalan club usurp them in the Champions League table. Let’s take a look at what lineup Hansi Flick could select, with the aim of making that happen.
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Brest FC
Inaki Pena; Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Alejandro Balde; Dani Olmo, Frenkie de Jong; Gavi, Pedri, Raphinha; Robert Lewandowski
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