Frank Christian
Barcelona aims to start their 2024/25 UEFA Champions League journey with a win as they face Monaco on Thursday.
The Catalan team continued their flawless La Liga run by securing five consecutive victories, including a 4-1 win over Girona, featuring two goals from Lamine Yamal, plus goals from Dani Olmo and Pedri.
On the other hand, Monaco maintained their impressive form in Ligue 1 by defeating Auxerre 3-0, keeping them unbeaten in the league.
The Sporting News provides essential information about the match, including viewing options, kickoff time, and team news.
Monaco vs. Barcelona live stream and TV channels
Here’s where to catch the Champions League action in the UK:
TV channel: TNT Sports 2
Live stream: Discovery+, Discovery+ App, Tabii
This match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 2 in the UK, with streaming available on Discovery+, Tabii, and Discovery+ App.
Kickoff details for Monaco vs. Barcelona in the UK
| Date | Thu, Sep. 19 |
| Kick-off time | 8:00 p.m. BST |
| Stadium | Stade Louis II |
| Location | Monaco, France |
This Champions League match is scheduled to take place at the Stade Louis II in Monaco, France, on Thursday, September 19 at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Predicted lineups and team updates for Monaco vs. Barcelona
Dani Olmo suffered a hamstring injury against Girona and will be sidelined until after the next international break. Others out include Fermin Lopez, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, Ronald Araujo (suspended), and Andreas Christensen.
With limited midfield options, Pedri, Marc Casado, and Eric Garcia are expected to start for Barcelona against Monaco.
Barcelona’s expected lineup (4-3-3, left to right): Ter Stegen (GK) — Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, I. Martinez, Balde — E. Garcia, Pedri, Casado — L. Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha.
Out due to injury: Olmo, Gavi, De Jong, Lopez, Araujo, Christensen
Suspended: Araujo
Edan Diop and reserve goalkeeper Radoslaw Majecki are the only absentees for Monaco, with both expected back next month.
Head coach Adi Hutter has several players at his disposal and may adjust the lineup to effectively meet Barcelona’s challenge.
Monaco’s expected lineup (4-2-3-1, left to right): Kohn (GK) — Vanderson, Kehrer, Mawissa Elebi, C. Henrique — Camara, Zakaria — Akliouche, Minamino, Ben Seghir — Embolo.
Out due to injury: Diop, Majecki
Suspended: None
Monaco vs. Barcelona: Match Prediction
Both teams head into this match in excellent form within their respective leagues.
Despite facing injury challenges, Barcelona under coach Flick has displayed remarkable consistency and is favored to win against Monaco.
- Prediction: Monaco 1-3 Barcelona
This week’s Champions League schedule
All times are in BST
Tuesday, September 17
- BSC Young Boys vs. Aston Villa FC (5:45 p.m.)
- Juventus vs. PSV Eindhoven (5:45 p.m.)
- AC Milan vs. Liverpool FC (8:00 p.m.)
- FC Bayern München vs. GNK Dinamo (8:00 p.m.)
- Real Madrid C.F. vs. VfB Stuttgart (8:00 p.m.)
- Sporting Clube de Portugal vs. LOSC Lille (8:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, September 18
- AC Sparta Praha vs. FC Salzburg (5:45 p.m.)
- Bologna FC 1909 vs. FC Shakhtar Donetsk (5:45 p.m.)
- Celtic FC vs. ŠK Slovan Bratislava (8:00 p.m.)
- Club Brugge KV vs. Borussia Dortmund (8:00 p.m.)
- Manchester City vs. FC Internazionale Milano (8:00 p.m.)
- Paris Saint-Germain vs. Girona FC (8:00 p.m.)
Thursday, September 19
- Feyenoord vs. Bayer 04 Leverkusen (5:45 p.m.)
- FK Crvena Zvezda vs. SL Benfica (5:45 p.m.)
- AS Monaco vs. FC Barcelona (8:00 p.m.)
- Atalanta BC vs. Arsenal FC (8:00 p.m.)
- Atlético de Madrid vs. RB Leipzig (8:00 p.m.)
- Stade Brestois 29 vs. SK Sturm Graz (8:00 p.m.)
