Hansi Flick's men have looked strong in preseason so far as the Spanish side remain unbeaten after they drew to Manchester City before beating arch-rivals Real Madrid.
AC Milan began their Serie A preparations with a tie but have secured victories in their last two games against Man City and Madrid.
The Sporting News takes a look at how the two sides could line up.
Barcelona's Lineup
Barcelona will continue to be without their Olympic trio, Fermin Lopez, Pau Cubarsi, and Eric Garcia. Meanwhile, Euro 2024 winners Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres are still enjoying their well-deserved break, and semi-finalist Jules Kounde is back in training.
Barca are currently dealing with several injuries: Ronald Araujo, Pedri, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong and Ansu Fati are all currently sidelined along with young striker Vitor Roque who is recovering from an ankle injury.
Oriol Romeu has left the camp to finalize his return to Girona, however, manager Flick could still bolster the midfield with the return of Ilkay Gundogan.
Barcelona predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Ter Stegen (GK) — Fort, Christensen, Martinez, Balde — Casado, Gundogan — Victor, Torre, Raphinha — Lewandowski.
Injured: Ronald Araujo, Pedri, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, Ansu Fati, Vitor Roque.Suspended: N/A
AC Milan's Lineup
New signing Strahinja Pavlovic may also miss out on his debut due to fitness concerns, while right-back Alessandro Florenzi recently underwent surgery for an ACL injury and is expected to be out for several months.
Milan have welcomed Euro 2024 stars Tijjani Reijnders, Mike Maignan, and Theo Hernandez back to their training base on, however, the trio will not participate in the match against Barcelona as they continue recover in Italy. Midfielder Ismael Bennacer is reportedly training individually in the USA.
Despite these setbacks, there is good news for manager Fonseca, as Portuguese winger Rafael Leao is expected to return to play on Tuesday.
AC Milan predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Torriani (GK) — Calabria, Tomori, Thiaw, Jimenez — Loftus-Cheek, Pobega, Musah — Chukwueze, Jovic, Leao.
Injured: Strahinja Pavlovic, Alessandro Florenzi, Ismael Bennacer (doubt)Suspended: N/A
A Close Encounter
Even though it’s a friendly, the Barcelona vs AC Milan live stream promises to be a competitive encounter. Both teams have shown they're in good shape and ready to challenge for titles this season. Barcelona is looking to continue their pre-season winning streak, while AC Milan is aiming to prove themselves against strong opposition. This will be a great test for both teams, and it's sure to be an exciting match to watch.
How to Watch the Game
Here's how to watch this friendly match across selected areas of the world's major regions:
USA
This game is available for live broadcast on ESPN and in Spanish on ESPN Deportes. Streaming options are available on ESPN+ and Fubo with the latter offering a FREE trial to new subscribers.
Key Takeaways
Both Barcelona and AC Milan are looking to make a statement in their pre-season friendly match. With key players returning from injury and strong performances in recent games, both teams are hoping to secure a victory. The match promises to be a close encounter, with plenty of action on the pitch. For fans of both clubs, it's a must-watch game, and for those interested in seeing the future of these teams, it's a great opportunity to get a glimpse of what's to come.
