Tactical Breakdown of Barcelona’s 0-0 draw against Lyon

Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty ImagesFor the first time in a decade, Barcelona faced off against Lyon in the Champions League knockout stage. Barcelona came into the game seeking to avenge last year’s disappointing ending to their European campaign while the resilient Lyon were looking for a positive result to take to the Camp Nou for the 2nd leg.

In the end, Lyon got the result that they had hoped for as they drew 0-0 with Barcelona in a scrappy game. For both Barca and Lyon, it was a tightly contested tactical duel that featured missed chances and questionable decision-making plays.

For Barcelona, manager Ernesto Valverde set up in the usual 4-3-3 formation with Sergi Roberto…