La Coruna – Barcelona LaLiga Prediction and Preview

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La Coruna – Barcelona: 12th March 2017

Deportivo managed to not lose the last three games. Under the command of Pepe Mel’s team Florin Andone managed to make draws with Atletico Madrid and Betis, and Sporting Gijon to beat, away. Although it is still in 17th place in La Liga, Deportivo is five points behind Granada and recent form gives fans reason for optimism.

At midweek, Barcelona achieved the greatest comeback in Champions League history. Although it looked to the fantastic, the Catalans have managed a victory “alien” in the match against PSG. It took three goals after 87 minutes, but Barcelona won the match 6-1 in front of Parisians who had won the first leg in extremely clear. Team morale could not be higher quotas. Luis Enrique’s students have been devastated in recent parties. 17 goals were scored in three matches. Besides the victory over France champion, Barcelona was won by Sporting Gijon 6-1 in front and 5-0 against Celta Vigo.

Head to Head

Deportivo La Coruna has not imposed against the Catalans in 2008. In four of the six most recent games played, Barcelona was imposed without receiving any goals. The two confrontations last year were full of goals. Barcelona was won 8-0 in a match of the season and 4-0 in the championship round.

Probable Team

Florin Andone and Pedro Mosquera had received a warning earlier in the match. Thus, both will miss this round for accumulation of cards. Joselu should replace top scorer novel.

Barcelona should return to 4-3-3 after using a more offensive teams in the Champions League. Luis Enrique will not want to risk anything after seeing Real Madrid losing important points in recent matches. We should see a standard home team for the Catalans, the only uncertainty being on the field, where Andre Gomes Arda Turan was fighting for a place in the team. Turkey has made a good match in the midweek match, the reserve position.

Conclusion

Florin Andone’s suspension might have come at an opportune time for him. Romanian striker is likely to want to see this game on the ground. Barcelona made sensational appearances lately. Luis Enrique will have to temper the euphoria after the Champions League, to make the players to think only about this match. It should not be that difficult a task, the game is an important one in the fight for the title over rivals Real.

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