Blaugrana are gearing up for Wednesday evening’s Champions League clash against Tottenham at Wembley, and will be hoping to bounce back from the disappointment of failing to win in each of their past three La Liga matches.
7.12pm – Harry Kane sets sights on chasing Lionel Messi’s records
Harry Kane is desperate to outshine Lionel Messi at Wembley – and then start chasing the Barcelona superstar’s records.
Read what the Tottenham striker had to say about the Argentine legend here.
5.57pm – Talking points ahead of Barcelona’s key trip to Tottenham
Barcelona travel to Wembley to face Tottenham in a crucial Champions League group stage showdown which could leave the Premier League club on the brink of elimination before their campaign has properly begun.
Here are three big talking points ahead of the game from Andy West.
4.50pm – Arturo Vidal key if Barcelona switch to 4-4-2 against Tottenham
It’s a game Tottenham simply can’t afford to lose after the last-gasp gut-punch inflicted by Inter Milan in their Champions League opener.
If there’s any time to face Barcelona it is now, however, as the Blaugrana stumble into Wembley having picked up two league points out of a possible nine against modest competition.
Where will the game be won or lost? Chris Bailey looks at two of the biggest factors.
1.30pm – ‘Complete breakdown’ in Messi and Pique relationship, report claims
The relationship between Barcelona stars Lionel Messi and Gerard Pique has completely broken down, according to El Chiringuito.
The Spanish television show are reporting that tensions between the pair are said to have grown in wake of Blaugrana’s recent poor form, which has seen the Catalan club draw two and lose one of their last three La Liga games. Read more here.
12.30pm – Essential stats ahead of Spurs v Barca
Maestro: Lionel Messi.
A closer look at the key numbers before Barca face Mauricio Pochettino’s men.
9.15am – Kane and Messi set to duel
Wednesday’s clash sees Kane vs Messi for the first time.
The stage is set for Harry Kane and Lionel Messi to lock horns for the first time at the home of English football.
Read Aditya Devavrat’s pre-match talking points.
