UEFA Champions League 2018-19: Predicting the outcome of each Round of 16 tie

UEFA Champions League 2018-19
UEFA Champions League 2018-19

#6 Lyon vs FC Barcelona

A lot will again rest on Messi's shoulders
A lot will again rest on Messi's shoulders

The next game on our list is also tilted heavily in favour of one team yet could prove to be more of a contest.

Lyon has been very inconsistent this season but whenever they’ve gotten their game going, they have caused teams trouble. Blessed with a fluid front three, the likes of Nabil Fekir and Memphis Depay boast of the ability to ruffle any defense across Europe.

And Lyon’s biggest chance could lie in attacking Barcelona with all their might. At times this season, the Spanish champions have looked vulnerable when teams have taken the game to them.

However, on most occasions, Barcelona have gotten out of tight corners courtesy their enigmatic talents on the pitch. Lionel Messi is arguably in his richest vein of form while the emergence of Ousmane Dembele has provided Blaugrana with another attacking outlet.

Though Lyon’s attack can indeed throw a spanner in Barcelona’s works, I expect Barcelona to have just enough in the tank to overcome the French side.

Winner: FC Barcelona

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