Barcelona vs Roma Champions League preview: What time does it start, what channel is it on and where can I watch it?
A look ahead to the Champions League Group E fixture at the Nou Camp
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Seydou Keita: It will be the Malian’s first return to the Nou Camp since his exit from the club in 2012. The combative midfielder earned praise from pundits during his four years with Barça for his reliable and mature performances in the engine room. He will need to have his wits about him in order to restrain his former team on Tuesday.
Weird stat…
0: Barcelona have not beaten Roma in any of their three competitive encounters.
Remember when…
In the return fixture in September, Roma midfielder Alessandro Florenzi lobbed Marc-André ter Stegen from just inside the visitor’s half. As a result, he was nominated for this year’s Puskas award.
Player to watch…
Miralem Pjanić: The Bosnian may have sunk under the radar in his country’s recent qualifiers against Ireland, however he has been in sparkling form for Roma this season. Having already notched eight goals in all competitions, he will hope to add to that tally against Barcelona, who are rumoured to be keeping tabs on the midfielder.
Past three meetings…
Roma 1 (Florenzi) Barcelona 1 (Suarez), Champions League, September 2015
Roma 3 (Emerson, Montella, Tommasi) Barcelona 0, Champions League, February 2002
Barcelona 1 (Kluivert) Roma 1 (Panucci), Champions League, February 2002
Form guide…
Barcelona: WWWWWW
Roma: WWLWWD
Vital information…
Kick-off time: 19.45
TV: Live on BT Sport, highlights on ITV
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