Inter have the quality to worry Messi-less Barcelona

Valverde’s men have conceded in each of their last six games

Mauro Icardi's individual brilliance can weorry BarcelonaCredit: Emilio Andreoli

Champions League Group B
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Barcelona were devastating in their 4-2 win over Tottenham at Wembley on Champions League matchday two and even without talisman Lionel Messi they should have too much firepower for Inter.

Barca have banged in 22 goals in six home games this season and Inter could struggle to contain a star-studded attack which still includes Luis Suarez, Philippe Coutinho and Ousmane Dembele.

However, Barca are flawed defensively and the Italian side have enough quality of their own to find a breakthrough.

Ernesto Valverde’s men have conceded in each of their last six games, shipping twice at home to Huesca, Girona and Sevilla.

Inter, like Barcelona, are full of confidence having won their opening two European games against Spurs and PSV and the individual brilliance of Mauro Icardi should give Barca something to worry about.

Recommendation
Barcelona to win & both teams to score
1pt 15-8 general

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Team news
Barcelona
Lionel Messi is ruled out for the hosts. Thomas Vermaelen is also out and Samuel Umtiti is a doubt.

Inter
Radja Nainggolan is sidelined. Ivan Perisic is a doubt.