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

Luis Suarez

FC Barcelona v Levante UD - La Liga
FC Barcelona v Levante UD - La Liga

The Uruguayan strikercould become one of the deadliest threats to his former club in this first leg clash. Speculations have surrounded the former Liverpool striker's future at Barcelona as he is his 30s. However, Suarez has still proven himself as the club's most reliable forward, despite his age.

He has racked 21 goals in La Liga to become the league's second-highest top goalscorer behind Messi. His capability as a target man should not also be underestimated as he has contributed six assists in La Liga, plus a further three in the Champions League this term.

He is yet to score in the Champions League this season but his ability to link-up perfectly with Messi would serve as a huge problem to Liverpool. He could draw the attention of several Reds defenders to provide Messi with space to do the damages.

However, this time Suarez will be up against Virgil van Dijk, who is arguably the best centre-back at the moment. His battle with Van Dijk will be a very crucial part of this match which could decide the fate of both teams.

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