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Champions League. Matchday 3. Barcelona – Dynamo. Preview

03.11.2020, 11:00

TEAMS’ PATH

- Having finished second in the UPL last season, Dynamo started the Champions League campaign with the third qualifying round. Mircea Lucescu’s men defeated AZ Alkmaar at the home ground (2:0) and then outplayed KAA Gent in two-match duel (2:1 away, 3:0 at home). In the group stage first game Dynamo lost against Juventus FC at home (0:2) and then drew against Ferencvarosi TC away (2:2).

- Barcelona finished second in the La Liga last season with Real Madrid five points in front. They started the Champions League group stage with two victories – against Ferencvarosi TC (5:1) and Juventus FC (2:0).

Lineup changes

Dynamo

- Following players have joined the team: Bohdan Liedniev (attacking midfielder), Olexandr Tymchyk (right back), Roman Vantukh (left back), Akhmed Alibekov (centre back), Gerson Rodrigues (forward), Vladyslav Supriaha (centre forward), Denys Harmash (midfielder), Tudor Baluta (supporting midfielder), Volodymyr Kostevych (left back), Clayton (forward).

- Following players have left the team: Josip Pivaric (left back), Ibrahim Kargbo (centre forward, loan move), Benito (forward, loan move), Mohammed Kadiri (supporting midfielder), Roman Vantukh (left back), Akhmed Alibekov (centre back), Serhiy Buletsa (attacking midfielder), Fran Sol (forward).

Barcelona

- Following players have joined the team: supporting midfielder Miralem Pjanic, right winger Trincao, right back Sergino Dest, supporting midfielder Mattheus Fernandes, attacking midfielder Pedri, attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho (back after loan move).

- Following players have left the team: midfielder Arturo Vidal, right back Nelson Semedo, midfielder Ivan Rakitic, forward Luis Suarez, midfielder Arthur Melo.

LINEUP ISSUES

Dynamo

Dynamo have incredibly serious lineup troubles before the game against Barcelona. Mykyta Burda, Olexandr Tymchyk and Volodymyr Kostevych are injured, Serhiy Sydorchuk is suspended. A large group of players has been tested positive for COVID-19: Tudor Baluta, Denys Boiko, Heorhiy Bushchan, Denys Harmash, Mikkel Duelund, Olexandr Karavayev, Vitaliy Mykolenko, Heorhiy Tsytaishvili and Mykola Shaparenko.

Domestic leagues start

Dynamo have played 14 games in all competitions this season. In the UPL the White-Blues are first with 20 points. Besides they’ve defeated FC Shakhtar Donetsk in the Ukrainian Super Cup (3:1).

Barcelona have played eight games this season so far. They have only 8 points after six La Liga matchdays (12^th place).

TECHNICAL DATA

FC Barcelona – FC Dynamo Kyiv

November 4, 22:00, Camp Nou

Broadcaster – Football 2 TV channel

Dynamo vs Barcelona in euro cups

1990/1991 Cup winners’ Cup

06.03.1991. Dynamo – Barcelona – 0:3

20.03.1991. Barcelona – Dynamo – 1:1

1991/1992 Champions’ Cup, quarterfinal

04.03.1992. Dynamo – Barcelona – 0:2

18.03.1992. Barcelona – Dynamo – 3:0