Key Barcelona defender vulnerable to suspension for potential UCL quarterfinal first leg

Key Barcelona defender vulnerable to suspension for potential UCL quarterfinal first leg

Barcelona are set to tackle SL Benfica tomorrow within the second leg of the UEFA Champions League Spherical of 16 conflict.

The Catalans are approaching the again of a slender 1-0 win that was secured at Estadio da Luz, a sport that noticed Pau Cubarsi choose up an early purple card.

The younger defender, subsequently, is not going to be out there for this encounter. However Barcelona should additionally watch out with the scenario revolving round different defenders, specifically Inigo Martinez.

One reserving away from suspension

With Cubarsi unavailable, Martinez is greater than a assured starter for Barcelona tomorrow.

Nevertheless, with two yellow playing cards within the competitors, Inigo is just one reserving away from going through a suspension from a hypothetical quarterfinal first leg.

Inigo Martinez should be cautious in opposition to Benfica (Picture by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Pictures)

The veteran defender, subsequently, should method the sport with utmost warning as his potential absence within the quarterfinals may function an enormous blow for Barça.

Other than Martinez, there are a number of different stars who should additionally proceed with warning. The likes of Jules Kounde, Alejandro Balde, Marc Casado, Frenkie de Jong, Fermin Lopez and Gavi have all picked up one yellow card this season.

Meaning one other reserving in opposition to Benfica tomorrow night time may see them strolling a tightrope within the first leg of the quarterfinal.

Ought to they choose up one other reserving within the quarterfinal first leg, they are going to be suspended for the corresponding second leg.

Given the sheer variety of gamers presently simply two bookings away from a suspension, it might be sensible for these gamers to proceed with warning earlier than the bookings get reset for the semifinals.