Football/Hansi Flick

Barcelona have had injury problems in defence in the last few weeks but there will be a welcome return to the squad for Andreas Christensen.

Hansi Flick's Barcelona are well-positioned in the Champions League group phase ahead of facing Benfica.

Barcelona beat Osasuna 3-0 on Thursday, just 48 hours after some players had featured for their countries.

Barcelona won 1-0 at home to Rayo Vallecano on Monday, though the visitors were unhappy with plenty from the referee on the night.

Barcelona, who recently put seven past Valencia in LaLiga, showed their attacking prowess again in the Copa del Rey to win 5-0.

Barcelona are due to welcome Celta Vigo in LaLiga, just over 48 hours after they returned home from their clash with Borussia Dortmund.

Ronald Araujo was rumoured to be on his way out of Barcelona this month, but a defensive injury could block a potential transfer.

Barcelona's match against Osasuna was called off just 20 minutes before kick-off following the passing of doctor Carles Minarro Garcia.

Hansi Flick has no issue with Barcelona dreaming of a treble, but he would not be drawn into the chances of his side winning one.

Barcelona conceded two late goals to draw 4-4 with Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg, leaving Hansi Flick furious.

Barcelona are the most prolific side in Europe's top five leagues this term, but that will count for nothing if they fail to win trophies.

Barcelona travel to Atletico Madrid on Sunday in a huge match at the top of LaLiga, but Hansi Flick is trying to stay grounded.

Nine goals were scored in Benfica's last Champions League meeting with Barcelona, with Bruno Lage hoping for more of the same on Wednesday.

Barcelona are in with a chance of winning a treble this season, with Pedri putting winning the Ballon d'Or secondary to the team's success.

Barcelona and Real Madrid are tussling for the title in LaLiga, but first they will take each other on in the final of the Copa del Rey.

Barcelona were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw against Getafe, leaving them five points behind leaders Atletico Madrid in the LaLiga table.

Barcelona have been without Marc-Andre ter Stegen for most of the season, with the goalkeeper recovering from knee surgery.