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A clash of titans

Form in numbers

Rodri, Yamal, Raphinha… A closer look at the opposition

So will Marc Bernal and Gavi start on the bench, just like Dani Olmo? Despite his impressive performances since arriving in Catalonia, the Spanish international is feeling the heat from the meteoric rise of one of his national team-mates: Fermín López. The attacking midfielder, who came through the ranks at La Masia, has been establishing himself more and more firmly in Barcelona’s starting line-up since last season, and is the favourite to start against the Parisians. To his right, Lamine Yamal has already racked up 9 goals and 10 assists in 11 matches this season, and will be one of the main threats to the Parisian defence.

But he will be far from alone, as captain Raphinha is expected to make his return to the starting line-up at the forefront of the Blaugranas’ attack. With 14 goals and 3 assists in 9 matches, the former Rennes player continues to rack up the numbers, and he could be replaced during the match by Gabriel Jesus, who has already settled in well with the Catalan squad. Finally, two other summer signings will share the left flank of Barcelona’s attack: Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi, but it is certainly the former who seems to have the edge to start the match at the Parc…