Barcelona missed their first chance to secure a spot among the top 16 in European club competition after a narrow 1-2 defeat against Shakhtar in Hamburg. Despite the setback, they are still in the driver’s seat in their section, level with Porto and Ukrainian side Shakhtar, with a gap of only three points. They will aim for redemption midweek in front of their loyal fans.

Porto, a two-time Champions League winner, defeated Belgian side Antwerp 4-1 away and 2-0 on Portuguese soil, securing a spot in Group H with Barcelona. If they earn three points midweek, they would secure a sixth-placed spot in the knockout stage, provided Shakhtar shares points or leaves empty-handed in their match with Antwerp. Sergio Conceicao’s squad prepared well for a demanding 90 minutes on Spanish territory, sweeping CDC Montalegre 4-0 at the Taca de Portugal.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen may miss the midweek match against Rayo Vallecano due to back issues, allowing Inaki Pena to secure consecutive starts. Gavi’s season has been cut short due to an ACL injury during international duty. Sergio Roberto could return on the bench, following a calf injury, and Inaki Pena could secure consecutive starts.

Porto manager Sergio Conceicao has rested key players for the Taca de Portugal match against CDC Montalegre, with Diogo Costa, Pepe Aquino, and Mehdi Taremi returning to the starting lineup. However, David Carmo will be without his services due to consecutive yellow cards, resulting in a one-match suspension and only eligible on the last day of Group H.

Predicted lineups:

Barcelona

Goalkeeper: Inaki Pena
Defenders: Alejandro Balde, Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo, Joao Cancelo
Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong, Oriol Romeu, İlkay Gundogan
Forwards: Joao Felix, Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal

FC Porto

Goalkeeper: Diogo Costa
Defenders: Zaidu, David Carmo, Pepe, Joao Mario
Midfielders: Galeno, Stephen Eustaquio, Alan Varela, Andre Franco
Forwards: Mehdi Taremi, Pepê

Barcelona VS FC Porto (Last 2 matches)

• Barcelona – 2 wins
• FC Porto – 0 win

Over all competition record

UEFA Champions League Stats

Porto faces Barcelona, who are expected to dominate the match, with a comprehensive 3-0 win margin.

Winning probability: Barcelona – 63% , Draw – 21% , FC Porto – 16%

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