Robert Lewandowski returns to the Allianz Arena, but with the Barcelona shirt. (AFP)
The Barcelona visit Bayern Monaco the second day of Champions Leaguein an exciting ‘homecoming’ a Robert Lewandowskileading the scorers in the continental championship.
The Azulgrana team faces its first big test at the Allianz Arena in Munich, after beating Czech Viktoria Pílsen, the humblest rival in key, 5-1 on Wednesday.
Xavi Hernández’s side lead Group C in a 3-point draw with their rival on Tuesday, ahead of third-placed Inter Milan who face Viktoria on the same day.
In the victory over the Czech side, Lewandowski stood out with his hat-trick, which allows him to lead the top scorer in the Champions League.
Overcome last year by Karim Benzema as top scorer in the Champions League, the German amassed nine goals in six competitive matches, six of those goals in La Liga to also lead the standings of solo scorers.
The Polish striker, star of the last market, did not need much to become a key player for this reinforced Barça, who dreams of relaunching an ‘Orejona’ that has been resisting since 2015.
“I saw Robert very well, he is calm, calm, he conveys confidence, he is a natural leader,” Xavi Hernández said at a press conference on Monday.
“I imagine it will be a very special match for him, but he is motivated,” added the Barça manager, who once again considered her “very important”.
Probable teams
Bayern Monaco: Neuer – Pavard, De Light, Hernández, Davies – Kimmich, Sabitzer – Sané, Musiala (or Gnabry); Muller, Mane. Coach: Julian Nagelsman
Barcelona: Ter Stegen – Koundé, Araujo, Eric García, Balde – Sergio Busquets, Gavi, Pedri – Dembélé, Lewandowski, Raphipha. Coach: Xavi Hernandez
Referee: Danny Makkelie (NED)
Source: Clarin
