[Champions League] While an all-time unwanted home losing record awaits Monaco if they suffer defeat here, the form of Barcelona does look concerning for them despite their injury concerns.

After a somewhat disappointing last season, Monaco appointed Adi Hütter as head coach. The Austrian manager made an immediate impact, guiding Monaco to a second-place finish behind PSG. Over the summer, the team parted ways with players such as Fofana, Maripán, and Lemarechal, while Jacobs was sent on loan to Galatasaray.

Monaco also strengthened their squad, investing €58 million to bring in talents like Ilenikhena, Lamine Camara, Mavissile Elabi, and Jordan Teze. Monaco started the new season with wins over Saint-Étienne and Lyon, but dropped points against Lens. However, they bounced back in their most recent match, comfortably defeating Auxerre 3-0.The "Blaugrana" cannot consider last season a success. Despite reaching the Champions League knockout stage for the first time in three years, they were eliminated by PSG. Domestically, Barcelona lost the La Liga title race to Real Madrid well before the season's end. In fact, the club ended the season without any silverware.

However, Barcelona has started the current season in brilliant form. They have won all five of their opening matches, securing victories against Valencia (2-1), Athletic Bilbao (2-1), Rayo Vallecano (2-1), and Valladolid (7-0). Last weekend, Barcelona avenged last season’s losses to Girona with an emphatic 4-1 away win.

Prediction:  Barcelona WIN

Monaco vs Barcelona stream and TV listing

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