Monaco vs Barcelona champions league match prediction and Lineup
Barcelona are set to continue their unbeaten run under Hansi Flick as they kick off their Champions League campaign against AS Monaco on Thursday evening.The Catalan club’s new manager has remained undefeated since a 3-0 loss to Monaco in pre-season, winning all five of Barcelona’s La Liga fixtures. After starting the season with three consecutive 2-1 victories, La Blaugrana have stepped up their performances, securing emphatic 7-0 and 4-1 wins against Real Valladolid and Girona respectively.
Monaco predicted lineup(4-2-3-1)
Kohn;
Vanderson, Kehrer, Salisu, Henrique;
Camara, Zakaria
Akliouche, Minamino, Ben Seghir;
Embolo.
Barcelona predicted lineup vs Monaco (4-2-3-1):
Ter Stegen
Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde
Casado, Pedri
Yamal, Raphinha, Torres;
Lewandowski.
Match prediction
Barcelona may have made an ideal start to the Flick era, but Monaco have also had a strong beginning to the 2024/25 season. The Ligue 1 side has secured three wins from their first four matches, with a draw against Lens on matchday three.
They will certainly challenge Barca, as demonstrated in their pre-season encounter, and will be confident of exploiting a defense and midfield that may be lacking depth.
Nevertheless, Barca’s electric early-season form and relentless goal-scoring threat make it hard to see anything other than a win for the visitors, who could emerge as title contenders if they maintain their momentum.
Prediction: Monaco 1-3 Barcelona.