Possible lineups for Porto v Barcelona

Barcelona visit Porto in the second matchday of the 2023/2024 Champions League group stage at the Estadio do Dragao, where Lionel Messi made his debut for the Catalan giants. 

The 'Cules' come into the game ​in high spirits having thrashed Antwerp 5-0 in their opening match, including a double from Joao Felix. However, the Catalan club will be without key players such as Pedri, Raphinha and De Jong, who are still recovering from injuries.

On the other hand, Porto will be looking for their second consecutive win in Europe's top competition after claiming a convincing 1-3 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk.

Possible lineups for the clash

Porto possible starting XI: Costa (GK); Mario, Cardoso, Carmo, Wendell; Eustaquio, Varela; Franco, Jaime, Galeno; Taremi.

Barcelona possible starting XI: Ter Stegen (GK); Cancelo, Kounde, Christensen, Balde; Gavi, Romeu, Gundogan; Yamal, Lewandowski, Felix.

 

October 4, 2023