Borussia Dortmund Vs Barcelona: 5 players who could change the match on their own as both the teams will face each other tonight.
Barcelona are set to meet Borussia Dortmund on the opening day of the Champions League 2019/20, and both the teams would be looking ahead to secure three points in this season’s Group of death.
Certainly, this game is really interesting on paper and with Borussia Dortmund in spectacular form, Barcelona are going to have trouble away from home.
Although, Barcelona’s players are also picking up form, even though the club is at its weakest phase in recent years. However, the Catalans would be feeling relieved as their captain Lionel Messi is back in the squad and have traveled with the team.
But it is not sure, whether the Argentine International will start against Borussia Dortmund, most likely he will appear from the bench and might get few minutes to play in the end.
Thus, the German giants will not have a headache to control Messi for the most part of the game and could focus on adding pressure to the visitors.
Therefore, with the game about to kick-off in the next few hours at Signal Iduna Park, the Sportsrush discusses 5 players, who can influence the game on their own.
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#1 Frenkie De Jong
The new Barcelona signing is slowly showing off his capability in the Blaugrana colours, and with his impeccable record in the Champions League. Frenkie De Jong might make a contribution to Barcelona.
The Dutch International recently showed against Valencia that how lethal he can get after he scored a goal and gave an assist to get the man of the match award in the last La Liga game.
Moreover, with Barcelona’s bolstered attack with the return of Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi, De Jong is expected to provide some assists in the game.
Hence, we feel that De Jong is among the players tonight to look out for, as his creativity in midfield can be vital for Barcelona.
#2 Jadon Sancho
The young English International has been a revelation at Borussia Dortmund and since then have been involved in 38 goals in 50 games ever since joining the ranks of the German club.
Sancho is in an incredible form right now, and cn trouble Jordi Alba with his blistering pace and dribbling abilities. A lethal goal scoring and creative threat up ahead, Barcelona needs to be cautious of him.
The 19-year-old player is too good for his age and has already started for England in crucial matches. Hence, Sancho is a player to look out in this game.
The English International has already scored 2 goals and gave 4 assists in the 5 games he has playd so far in this season for Borussia Dortmund.
#3 Antoine Griezmann
The sensational signing by Barcelona is making his mark at the Catalan club and justifying the expensive price tag, Barcelona paid for his services this summer.
Furthermore, in the absence of Messi and Suarez, the French International took the load of scoring goals all alone and rescued Barcelona from tough situations.
Also, Griezmann is a lethal attacking force and can play anywhere up front but feels comfortable in the center-forward role.
In Barcelona’s advantage, the strike force of Suarez, Messi, and Griezmann would be too much to handle for Borussia Dortmund’s defence.
#2 Paco Alcacer
The Spanish striker has been a revelation ever since he joined Borussia Dortmund last season. He is already making his name in Bundesliga and has been phenomenal so far.
Moreover, in the 6 games played so far this season he has amassed 7 goals and 1 assist for the German club across all the competitions.
Thus, it would be exciting to see Alcacer coming back to his former club to haunt them. The Spanish International did not have a great time with Barcelona but he will probably make sure that everyone at Camp Nou remembers his name.
Therefore, with the form Alcacer having, we are sure that he is capable of changing this game single-handedly and can harm the Catalan giants.
#Lionel Messi
Lionel Mess is arguably the greatest player to ever grace the game, and even who deny this claim do not dare to ignore his capabilities.
The top-scorer of the last edition of the Champions League with 12 goals has returned for his childhood club after recovering from a calf injury he picked up before the start of the season.
Moreover, with Luis Suarez and Griezmann on his side Messi is expected to make an impact on the game. Although, there are doubts over Messi’s inclusion in the starting lineup, as he just came back from the injury.
However, it is kind of certain that Messi will get some minutes and will start from the bench and few minutes with the Argentine International on the ball is still a lethal force to face.
Hence, there are no doubts that Messi is the player who can all alone change the game for Barcelona, as he keep doing since a few years now.
