A huge relief against Barcelona!

FC Barcelona is going through a delicate period with two games without a victory in the league. And the bad news is piling up for the Catalans before the European clash against Brest. Lamine YamalBarça's star Spanish winger, is out of this crucial Champions League match. Affected in the right ankle since the victory in Belgrade, in the Champions League (5-2, November 6), he is out of the match against Brest.

A lack of weight for Barça

Lamine Yamal is one of the most important players for FC Barcelona this season. His absence weighs heavily in the preparation for this European clash against Stade Brestois. The Spanish international brings a permanent offensive danger thanks to his speed and dribbling quality. Without him, Hansi Flick will have to review its offensive animation and count on other elements like Raphinha or Dani Olmo to dynamite the Breton defensive block.

Another hard blow for Barça

This absence of Yamal adds to Barça's recent poor performances. Defeated by Real Sociedad before the break (0-1, November 10), the Catalans continued with a second match without a victory in the Championship, Saturday, against Celta Vigo (2-2). Morale is therefore not high in the Catalan locker room as this decisive meeting for qualification for the round of 16 approaches. The Barcelona technician hoped to be able to count on Eric Garcia et Alejandro Baldebut only the first one should be operational.

A reshuffled team to challenge Brest

Faced with these numerous hazards, Hansi Flick should reshuffle his team for this European clash. The probable team: I. Pena – Koundé, Cubarsi, I. Martinez, Baldé – Pedri, Casado – Olmo, Gavi, Raphinha – Lewandowski. With this composition, Barça will rely on its creative midfield and the offensive power of Robert Lewandowski to make a difference. But the absence of Yamal could weigh heavily in the ability to unbalance the Breton defensive block.