Champions League 2018/19, Tottenham Hotspur vs Barcelona: Combined XI

Modified Oct 03, 2018 15:24 GMT

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Tottenham Hotspur are a team that are currently on a high after winning two games in a row, beating both Brighton and Huddersfield away from home in the Premier League. Along with it they also defeated Watford in the 3rd round of the Football League Cup.

They are currently placed 4th in the Premier League table behind Manchester City, Liverpool and local rivals Chelsea respectfully. Coach Mauricio Pochettino has faith in his team that they will continue playing this way. After a shocking defeat to Inter Milan in the first group stage game, he is confident that his players will put on a good performance against the Catalan Giants.

FC Barcelona, on the other hand, have been on a roller coaster ride after a three-match winless run in the La Liga. They drew with Girona at home, then lost to Leganes by 2-1 and then drew again with Athletic Bilbao. However, even with all the slip-ups, they managed to stay at the top of the table.

Here we have a combined XI of both Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur players.

Note: Players' injuries and their availability for tonight's match have not been taken into account while making this XI.

Goalkeeper: Marc-Andre Ter Stegen

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The German goalkeeper is one of the best in the game. He operates as a sweeper keeper whenever required and also makes crucial saves for his team. He is very reliable and can start counter attacks right from his penalty area.

Left Back: Jordi Alba

The Barcelona left-back is one of the best fullbacks in the world and one of the best crossers of the ball as well.

Right Back: Kieran Trippier

The Tottenham right-back, who enjoyed an amazing World Cup with England, has been in tremendous form in the Premier League as well. He can play some great crosses and also has one of the best right foot in the game when it comes to taking free kicks.

Central Defender: Jan Vertonghen

The strong Belgian defender is one of the best defenders in the Premier League. He rarely makes any mistakes and is very reliable.

Central Defender: Samuel Umtiti

The talented French Defender is arguably the best defender at Barcelona and has every right to be on this combined XI alongside Vertonghen.

Midfield

Ivan Rakitic

The Croatian central midfielder was brilliant in the World Cup in the summer where his side reached the final. He has been a vital cog in the Barca midfield for quite some time now.

Sergio Busquets

Busquets is arguably better when compared to Tottenham's Moussa Dembele who tends to make a lot of mistakes. Therefore, he gets the nod in the XI here.

Philippe Coutinho

The Barcelona attacking midfielder, who can also operate as a winger, is one of the finest dribblers of the ball. He is definitely one of Barcelona's most crucial players and completes the all-Barcelona midfield in this XI.

Left Wing: Ousmane Dembele

The young winger has been on fire ever since returning from the World Cup where he was victorious with the French team. Although he did not contribute a lot in the World Cup, he has been really good for Barcelona. He scored the winning goal in the Spanish Super Cup against Sevilla and a wonder goal against PSV Eindhoven in the opening match of the Champions League.

Right Wing: Lionel Messi

The Argentine Magician has been playing as good as always, scoring some great goals and also helping his team with great assists. Messi started the Champions League season with a hat-trick against PSV Eindhoven.

Center Forward: Harry Kane

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The Tottenham star is back to his best after scoring a brace against Huddersfield in the Premier League. With the absence of his teammates Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen, it is gonna be a tricky night for Harry Kane. But he can always surprise everyone with his goals out of nowhere.

Edited by Rupin Kale