FC Barcelona are heavy favorites for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal against AS Roma. Not only do Roma have a less stellar reputation, but the match will take place at Camp Nou.
Many say they prefer playing the second leg at home, but statistical analysis have shown that that is not really a meaningful advantage. (If it is an advantage, it must be small enough for it not to be noticeable in statistical analysis.)
Ernesto Valverde will likely field his team in a 4-4-2, and perhaps it’s fair to say the team picks itself.