Analysis
Barcelona are poised to kick-off the 2012/13 UEFA Champions League in grand style. They are eager to put behind them the disappointment of losing in the semi-finals last season. Lionel Messi is on fire and fresh from scoring twice at the weekend as Barcelona secured a 4-1 over Getafe.
The combination of facing former European champions Barcelona and playing at the Camp Nou stadium sounds like trouble for Spartak Moskva. They go into Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League fixture in Spain as clear underdogs.
Relevant Facts
• Spartak Moskva are seventh in the Russian Premier League
• Barcelona top La Liga standings with a perfect record after four games
• The last time Spartak Moskva won a match was on August 21 in the UEFA Champions League playoff round. They beat Turkish club Fenerbahce 2-1 in Russia.
• Barcelona have not failed to score in any of their matches in all competitions this season.
• Barcelona vs Spartak Moskva represents the Russians’ fifth away fixture on the trot.
Prediction
Barcelona may hardly be bothered. The Camp Nou home crowd can expect a great game with goals.
Scores: Barcelona 4-0 Spartak Moskva
