Barcelona Faces Frankfurt Showdown: Unexpected Line-Up Surprises and Key Stats Revealed!

Barcelona faces a tricky night ahead as they gear up to host Eintracht Frankfurt, but not without some setbacks stacking the deck against them. Ronald Araujo is sidelined, sitting this one out due to suspension, while Gavi and Dani Olmo nurse their respective knee and shoulder issues, casting doubt on their availability. It’s not just injuries that could shake up the lineup — a handful of midfielders risk missing the upcoming trip to Slavia Prague if they pick up bookings here, adding that extra layer of cautious strategy. Meanwhile, Frankfurt’s camp isn’t exactly brimming with health either; Jonathan Burkardt is out with a calf injury and Michy Batshuayi’s fitness hangs in the balance, with a muscular concern putting his participation on thin ice. The clash promises to be as tense off-the-pitch as it might be on it, with both sides juggling fitness worries and tactical headaches as they prepare for kickoff. LEARN MORE.

Barcelona v Eintracht Frankfurt team news

Defender Ronald Araujo is suspended for Barcelona. Gavi is out with a knee issue, as is fellow midfielder Dani Olmo with a shoulder problem.

Midfielders Mark Casado, Frenkie de Jong, Fermín Lopez and Lamine Yamal will miss the trip to Slavia Prague on September 21 if they are booked.

Frankfurt are missing forward Jonathan Burkardt with a calf injury, while forward Michy Batshuayi is a doubt with a muscular concern.

Barcelona v Frankfurt predicted starting lineups

Barcelona starting XI: Joan Garcia; Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Gerard Martin, Alejandro Balde; Eric Garcia, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Ferran Torres; Robert Lewandowski

Frankfurt starting XI: Michael Zetterer; Rasmus Kristensen, Nnamdi Collins, Robin Koch, Arthur Theate, Nathaniel Brown; Fares Chaibi, Mahmoud Dahoud, Mario Gotze; Ansgar Knauff, Jean-Matteo Bahoya

How to watch Barca v Frankfurt: TV channel, live online stream

Kick-off on Tuesday is at 20:00 GMT (15:00 ET / 12:00 PT). Live TV coverage in the UK is on TNT Sports 4 and the Discovery Plus app.

TNT Sports costs £29.99 a month through discovery+, which includes Eurosport and entertainment and is available on a vast range of devices including smart TVs and gaming consoles.

Barcelona v Eintracht Frankfurt stats

• The only previous meetings between these sides came in the 2021/22 Europa League quarter-finals, Frankfurt drawing 1-1 at home before winning 3-2 to advance
• All three of Flick’s wins against Frankfurt came at home – by an aggregate of 12-3 – but the German suffered a 2-1 away defeat in his most recent meeting with them in February 2021
• Barcelona have won 16 of their last 20 European matches at home against German sides (L4)
• They have won two of their last eight Champions League matches (D2 L4)
• Robert Lewandowski scored 16 goals in 24 appearances against Frankfurt across all competitions during his time with Borussia Dortmund and Bayern
• Frankfurt have won four of their six European away fixtures against Spanish opposition (D1 L1)
• Their only defeat came on Matchday 2 of this season’s Champions League, losing 5-1 at Atleti
• The German side are winless in four European matches and have one victory in their last seven such games
• Only eight players in this season’s competition have attempted more clearances than Frankfurt’s Arthur Theate (26)
• No player has made more punches (5) than Frankfurt goalkeeper Michael Zetterer