UEFA Champions League: Barcelona vs Porto Live Stream
Preview
The leaders of Group H will face off in an exciting Champions League match on Tuesday, as Barcelona hosts Porto at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. Barcelona and Porto are currently tied at the top of the group with nine points each, while Shakhtar Donetsk is just three points behind in third place, making for an intriguing group dynamic.
Barcelona could have secured their place in the Champions League knockout stage with two games remaining if they had defeated Shakhtar on November 7. However, Shakhtar’s 1-0 win increased the pressure on the La Liga champions. Xavi’s team is currently leading Group H, but their position is not secure as Porto is also on nine points, and Shakhtar is just two points behind in third place. If Barcelona wins on Tuesday, they will secure a spot in the last-16 stage of the competition.
A draw would also be enough if Shakhtar either draws or loses to Royal Antwerp in the other match. However, if Barcelona loses and Shakhtar wins, both teams will be tied on nine points heading into the final matchday. Barcelona is coming off a disappointing 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano in La Liga and is currently in fourth position in the table. Xavi has yet to lead the team into the knockout round of the Champions League, adding pressure to the 43-year-old in this competition.
Porto has been performing well in Group H, winning three out of four matches and accumulating nine points, placing them in second position in the table. A victory on Tuesday would secure their advancement to the knockout round if Shakhtar either draw or lose to Antwerp. Alternatively, a draw would be sufficient for Porto if Shakhtar loses to the team currently at the bottom of the group. Despite a 1-0 defeat to Barcelona, Porto has achieved victories over Antwerp and a 3-1 success over Shakhtar. The team is coming into this match with three consecutive wins in all competitions, including a 2-1 victory over Vitoria Guimaraes in the league and a 4-0 win over Montalegre in the Taca de Portugal.
Head-to-head
Barcelona has not lost to Porto in their last three champions league encounters, and their most recent match resulted in a 1-0 victory for Barcelona.
Prediction
Barcelona has been underwhelming in their recent games, and it’s difficult to support them to defeat a skilled Porto team on Tuesday. While a draw wouldn’t secure their spot in the next stage, Porto has the ability to earn a tie in this match.
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