Champions League Preview: Newcastle vs Barcelona, ​​Pre-match Analysis and Prediction

At 3 a.m. on September 19, the Champions League ushered in a focus battle, with Newcastle facing the La Liga rival Barcelona. The following is the preview of this game:

Newcastle: 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss in the first four rounds of the Premier League in the new season, with a moderate overall performance. Last weekend, defeated Wolves 1-0, achieved their first victory in the new season, and improved their condition. Tactics: It may adopt a 5-3-2 elastic defense system, with wingbacks interspersing forward and backwards, and it has a certain elasticity and confusing nature when defending. Facing opponents with high ball possession rate, the counterattack conversion rate is higher. On the offense, we focus on finding opportunities through 45-degree crosses on the wing. Settings tactics are also an important scoring method. We use our home advantage to implement full-game pressing in the first 25 minutes to disrupt the opponent's rhythm.

Barcelona: The new season continued its hot state and achieved a record of 3 wins and 1 draw, temporarily ranked second in La Liga. It defeated Valencia 6-0 at home last weekend, with strong offensive firepower and good condition. Tactics: Usually 4-3-3 formation is used, which is the representative of passing and controlling football. When attacking, it focuses on pushing the ball layer by layer through the midfield's pass and cutting coordination, using the winger's breakthrough and inward cutting to create opportunities, and the offense is smooth and gorgeous. When defending, rely on overall stance and pressing, try to regain the ball in the midfield and cut off the opponent's offensive line.