The UEFA Champions League returns to the fold with another set of matches this week as Brest lock horns with Hansi Flick's Barcelona side in a crucial encounter at the Montjuic on Tuesday. Both teams have been impressive this season and will want to win this game.
Brest are currently in fourth place in the UEFA Champions League standings and have exceeded expectations so far this season. The away side slumped to a narrow 3-2 defeat at the hands of AS Monaco last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Barcelona, on the other hand, are in sixth place in the Champions League table at the moment and have been fairly impressive this season. The Blaugrana were held to a disappointing 2-2 draw by Celta Vigo in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this week.
Barcelona have thrived under Hansi Flick in the UEFA Champions League but are in the midst of a slump at the moment. With Lamine Yamal unlikely to be risked this week, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski will need to be at their best to arrest the Catalans' poor run of form.
Brest have punched above their weight this season and are perfectly capable of pulling off an upset on their day. Barcelona are the better team on paper, however, and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Barcelona 3-2 Brest
Tip 1: Result - Barcelona to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Brest to score first - Yes
Bold Tip: Robert Lewandowski to score or assist - Yes