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Lewandowski Returns as Barca Host Atletico in UCL Clash
8 Apr
Summary
- Robert Lewandowski is predicted to return to Barcelona's starting lineup.
- Atletico Madrid faces significant injury absences including key players.
- Eleven players across both teams are at risk of suspension for the second leg.
Barcelona will host Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. Robert Lewandowski is expected to feature in Barcelona's starting XI, having scored the decisive goal in their recent league encounter.
Atletico Madrid faces considerable injury issues, with Jan Oblak and Jose Maria Gimenez confirmed to be out due to muscle problems. This means Juan Musso will start in goal. Despite some hopes for recovery, several of Diego Simeone's squad will be unavailable.
A significant concern for both clubs is the number of players at risk of suspension for the second leg. A total of eleven players, including Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and Atletico's Marcos Llorente, are one yellow card away from missing the decisive match. No suspensions are active for this first-leg encounter.
Recent reports suggest several lineup changes for Atletico Madrid, with Marc Pubill expected to return from injury. Other players like Matteo Ruggeri, David Hancko, Julian Alvarez, and Ademola Lookman are also anticipated to be included in the squad.
