Barcelona vs. Young Boys : Champions League Live Match Preview, livescore, predictions, predicted lineup, betting tips, odds and live stream

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Barcelona will look to bounce back from their first La Liga defeat of the season when they resume their Champions League campaign at home against Swiss champions Young Boys on Tuesday night. The Catalan side will aim to recover from their opening 2-1 loss to Monaco , while Young Boys also seek to respond after being defeated 3-0 by Aston Villa in their first group stage match.

Barcelona had an outstanding start to their 2024-25 La Liga season with seven straight wins , but their perfect run was broken last weekend with a 4-2 loss to Osasuna. This was Barcelona’s second defeat of the campaign , following their 2-1 loss to Monaco in the Champions League , a match in which they played with ten men after Eric Garcia’s early red card. Hansi Flick’s side , despite an injury crisis , have performed admirably , and they’ll hope to build on their strong domestic form to get their first win in the group stage.

Young Boys , on the other hand , find themselves in a difficult position. They were convincingly beaten 3-0 by Aston Villa in their first Champions League fixture , and their domestic form has also been troubling , with just six points from eight league matches , including a 1-0 defeat to Grasshoppers last weekend. Patrick Rahmen’s side will need to take advantage of Barcelona’s injury problems to stand any chance of causing an upset at Camp Nou.

 Team News 

Barcelona continue to struggle with a growing list of injuries , with Eric Garcia suspended following his red card against Monaco. Key players such as Fermin Lopez , Dani Olmo , Marc Bernal , Andreas Christensen , Ronald Araujo , Gavi , and Marc-Andre ter Stegen are all out. Frenkie de Jong remains doubtful , having yet to feature this season due to an ankle injury , though there is a small chance he could make the squad.

Hansi Flick is expected to rotate his squad , with Raphinha , Lamine Yamal , Alejandro Balde , Marc Casado , and Inigo Martinez likely to be included in the starting lineup after the defeat to Osasuna.

Young Boys have some absentees of their own , with Saidy Janko , Patric Pfeiffer , and Facinet Conte ruled out. However , key players such as Joel Monteiro and Silvere Ganvoula are fit and available , with both expected to play pivotal roles against the Catalan giants.

  Possible Starting Lineups 

Barcelona (4-3-3):  

Pena, Kounde , Cubarsi , I Martinez , Balde, Casado , Torre , Pedri, Yamal , Lewandowski , Raphinha

 Young Boys (4-2-3-1):  

Van Ballmoos, Athekame , Camara , Zoukrou , Hadjam, Niasse , Lauper, Monteiro , Ugrinic , Colley, Ganvoula

  Key Players 

Barcelona: Robert Lewandowski  

The veteran Polish striker remains Barcelona’s talisman in attack. Despite the team's recent struggles , Robert Lewandowski continues to provide a potent goal-scoring threat. His experience and intelligence in positioning allow him to take advantage of even the smallest defensive lapses. Lewandowski's aerial ability , clinical finishing , and link-up play make him one of the most complete forwards in the world. Against a Young Boys defense that has been inconsistent , Lewandowski’s movement inside the box could spell trouble. He will be the focal point of Barcelona’s attack and is likely to be at the heart of any scoring opportunities they create.

 Barcelona: Lamine Yamal  

Lamine Yamal , Barcelona’s teenage sensation , has taken La Liga by storm with his pace , dribbling , and unpredictability on the ball. At just 17 years old , Yamal has already shown maturity beyond his years , consistently tormenting defenders with his quick feet and ability to glide past opponents. His creativity on the right wing offers a dynamic outlet for Barcelona , and he could be key in unlocking a Young Boys defense that will likely sit deep. Yamal's confidence in taking on defenders , coupled with his eye for goal , makes him a rising star to watch , and he could prove decisive in this fixture.

 Young Boys: Meschack Elia Colley  

Meschack Elia Colley is the creative spark in Young Boys’ attack. The Congolese winger has an impressive mix of pace , flair , and trickery , capable of unsettling even the most organized defenses. Colley’s ability to drift between the lines and deliver dangerous crosses makes him a constant threat. His direct approach and willingness to take on defenders can open up spaces for teammates like Ganvoula. Against Barcelona , Colley will need to be at his best , using his speed and dribbling to exploit any weaknesses in the Catalan side’s backline. If Young Boys are to create scoring chances , much of it will come through Colley’s ability to stretch the play.

 Young Boys: Silvere Ganvoula  

Ganvoula , the powerful Congolese striker , has been in fine form for Young Boys this season , scoring four goals across all competitions. His physical presence , coupled with his ability to hold up play , makes him the ideal target man in Young Boys’ attack. Ganvoula’s strength in the air and his ability to bring others into play will be vital as Young Boys look to break down Barcelona’s defense. His clinical finishing and knack for being in the right place at the right time make him a constant threat , particularly from set-pieces. Ganvoula will need to take advantage of any chances that come his way if Young Boys are to make an impact at Camp Nou.

 Prediction 

Despite Barcelona’s injury woes and Young Boys’ ability to make the match difficult , it is hard to see the Swiss side coming away with a positive result. Barcelona , even with a depleted squad , have the quality to overcome their visitors , especially with Lewandowski and Yamal leading the line.