AS Monaco begins its Champions League with the reception of FC Barcelona, this Thursday evening. The latest news here.
The prestigious European club competition has made its grand return. While Lille opened the way for French clubs with a defeat in Portugal against Sporting (2-0), the other teams have their say. Indeed, AS Monaco hosts FC Barcelona, this Thursday, September 19, to start.
Monaco to confirm against Barça
AS Monaco begins its European campaign with a clash with one of the most prestigious teams in Europe, namely FC Barcelona, which is treading water in La Liga at the start of the season. But the club from the Rock is not worried before facing a Catalan team, which it has already mistreated in the very recent past. Before its debut in Ligue 1 where it remains invincible after four matches (3 wins, 1 draw), Monaco had thrashed Barça (0-) in the Joan Gamper Trophy, last August. Coach Adi Hütter’s men are coming off a great victory in Auxerre (0-3), last weekend. Moreover, Lamine Camara, who was doubtful, is there for this clash against the Catalans.
On a roll at the start of the season in La Liga, where they have been beating all their opponents so far, FC Barcelona have confirmed their good form. Quarter-finalists last season, the Blaugrana club are looking to do better this season, while an opening victory would do the Culés a lot of good. The Catalans would also like to take their revenge after the Gamper Trophy lost against the Principality club two months earlier. But the Culés are weakened by injuries to Dani Olmo and Fermin Lopez, who has relapsed.
Match time and location
Monaco – Barça
First day of the Champions League
Location: Stade Louis II
At 9 p.m. French time
Probable lineups for the Monaco – Barça match
Monaco : Köhn – Vanderson, Kehrer, Salisu, Caio Henrique – Zakaria, Camara – Akliouche, Golovin, Ben Seghir – Embolo
Barca : Ter Stegen – Koundé, Cubarsi, Martinez, Baldé – Pedri, Garcia, Casado – Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha
On which channel can I watch the Monaco – Barça match?
The match between AS Monaco and FC Barcelona will be broadcast this Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 9 p.m. on Canal+ Foot. You will also be able to watch the match in streaming on the group’s dedicated platform, My Canal.
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