Champions League: Barcelona vs Liverpool - 3 key battles you cannot miss

#3 Jordi Alba vs Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah, with his zig-zag runs and cuts inside, can be a nightmare for any defender

Barcelona's Spanish left-back, Jordi Alba, will have the unenviable task of keeping Liverpool's Egyptian talisman, Mohamed Salah, quiet in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal clash on Wednesday. Mohamed Salah, with his zig-zag runs and cuts inside, can be a nightmare for any defender, but Jordi Alba will be very well prepared.

Jordi Alba will have the unenviable task of keeping Liverpool's Egyptian talisman, Mohamed Salah, quiet

Alba is also a threat to Liverpool offensively, as he is well-known for making overlapping runs. Salah, however, will be keen on getting the ball forward himself, twisting and turning away from the versatile Spaniard.

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