Barcelona Odds: 11/4
Strengths: With Xavi and Iniesta pulling the strings in midfield and Henry, Eto'o and Messi upfront it is easy to see why, at times, La Blaugrana's football is irresistable. Every defense will stuggle to stop this attacking force and most bookies expect the Catalan club to triumph.
Weaknesses: With all the midfielders looking for goals and both fullbacks bombing on to provide width, teams can often hit Barca on the counter. However with their current La Liga form it is difficult to see them conceding that many goals.
Key Player: Carlos Puyol. Lionel Messi et al may gain all the attacking plaudits, but when Abidal and Alves go walk about and there are no midfielders to cover it is often only Puyol holding the defense together. He wears his heart on his sleeves and will be vital to secure a clean sheet on those tough European away days.
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