Barcelona is currently training at full strength, which means Pep Guardiola will likely field a stacked side while taking some tactical liberties as well. Where Cesc Fabregas and Messi will be positioned is anyone’s guess, although it is safe to say it will be somewhere between harassing the keeper and causing total chaos among Al-Sadd’s back line and holding midfielder.

Al-Sadd SC vs FC Barcelona

Despite the Qataris taking a curious route to Asian Champions League glory, “Al-Badd,” as they became known in the final stages of the competition, earned their place in the semi finals by besting African champion Esperance de Tunis. Though not always looking the better team in the match, a 2-1 scoreline was enough to send Uruguayan coach Jorge Fossati’s men through to a draw against the world’s best.