Team News
Barcelona
Ernesto Valverde had to choose between Arturo Vidal and Arthur in midfield and Philippe Coutinho and Ousmane Dembele in attack.
Nélson Semedo might get a nod in front of the right in front of Sergi Roberto because of the speed ahead of Liverpool's three.
This match will have special meaning for Coutinho and Luis Suarez, who both signed contracts with Barcelona from Luis Suarez.
Clement Lenglet was strong in front of Samuel Umtiti in the power sequence for a place in the center-back.
Liverpool
Alex Oxlade Chamberlain and Joe Gomez have returned from long-term injuries since Liverpool qualified for the semi-finals.
Roberto Firmino missed out on Friday's 5-0 win over Huddersfield because of an injury but was reported to have given everything clear to return to training.
A head injury left Fabinho absent against Huddersfield but Jurgen Klopp will hope the Brazilian is here.
Joel Matip has been the most consistent Liverpool center back with Virgil van Dijk in recent months and has to get a nod to start here.
Naby Keita and Georginio Wijnaldum competed to get the last place in the Liverpool midfield.
Head To Head
This will be the first meeting of the two European giants since the first knockout round of the 2006-07 competition, when Liverpool progressed with an away goal thanks to a 2-1 victory at Camp Nou.
Indeed, Liverpool are unbeaten in four previous visits to the home of Barcelona, winning two and drawing two. Overall, the Reds set a head-to-head record with three wins for two Barca wins, and three draws.
The British have won all three matches two previous legs between the two teams, though, will lift the UEFA Cup in 1975-76 and again in 2000-01 after beating Barcelona on the road.
Predicted Formation
Barcelona Ter Stegen; Alba, Pique, Lenglet, Roberto; Arthur, Busquets, Rakitic; Coutinho, Suarez, Messi
Liverpool Allison; Robertson, Van Dijk, Matip, Alexander-Arnold; Fabinho, Henderson, Keita; Mane, Firmino, Salah
Prediction of Barcelona vs Liverpool
It looks like this year will be part of the Spanish forces, especially their talisman, Lionel Messi.
So far, the man has been the best player of the season and in particular about lifting the CL crown. It helps that the match is at Camp Nou, where the hosts have not lost a Champions League match since 2013.
The wide footing of the stadium will benefit the hosts. What's more, the team felt easy in their league matches because of the superiority they enjoyed at Atletico who were second, while Liverpool did not have such luck - thanks to the famous Cule - Josep Guardiola.
This season Barcelona have not lost a single match in this competition. while Liverpool really struggled on the road. Importantly, they were rather tired after tireless pursuit in the Premier League behind Manchester City.
Then, the center-back duo Gerard Pique and Clement Lenglet have been on fire, and they will really test the great trio of the visitors. However, the real battle is between Virgil Van Dijk and Lionel Messi.
Resulting in a goal here really spells havoc for Barca because they have been waiting for ninety difficult minutes at Anfield.
As such, the game's plan is to defend with their lives against the Reds and let the rest commit violations led by Messi to get at least a two-goal advantage.
Ernesto Valverde, who just finished a back-to-back league victory, must give this Wednesday.
