Champions League: Ranking 5 Barcelona players who will be decisive against Liverpool

Lionel Messi would be one of the deciding factors for Barcelona
Lionel Messi would be one of the deciding factors for Barcelona

Jordi Alba

FC Barcelona v Real Sociedad - La Liga
FC Barcelona v Real Sociedad - La Liga

Barcelona faithful were relieved when their Spanish left-back finally signed a long-term contract extension in February. Jordi Alba has arguably been the best partner for Lionel Messi for years and has established himself as one of the finest at his position.

The Spanish defender has amassed 12 assists combined in the Champions League and La Liga, while also providing sufficient defensive contributions for the Catalans this season. He is known for his outstanding ability to create key passes for his teammates and Barcelona would surely need him to go forward a lot in this game.

His main duty is to feed Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez with his sublime passes and crosses and he also needs to defend with extra caution as he will be up against Mohamed Salah at Barcelona's left flank, with the Egyptian winger being very dangerous at one on one situations. Hence, Alba would have a lot to do in this match.

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