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Lyon v Barca preview
Lyon host Barcelona knowing that a defeat could see them eliminated from the Champions League.
The French champions have been regulars in the knockouts stages, but they are picking up the pieces after losing their first two games.
Successive wins over Stuttgart have revived their hopes and they will be been to carry the momentum forward against Barca.
Barca have plenty to play for as a point will take them into the last 16, while victory will secure top spot, and their record against Lyon is superb, as they have won all three of their meetings.
Barcelona will be without Thierry Henry after he reported discomfort in his back during the weekend win over Recreativo.
Eidur Gudjohnsen could well lead the line, but coach Frank Rijkaard may opt for rising star Bojan, as Samuel Eto’o is not yet fit to return
Lilian Thuram is back in the fold after being rested at the weekend and Carles Puyol is expected to shake off a minor injury but Oleguer misses out with a hamstring problem.
Lyon boss Alain Perrin has problems of his own, as Milan Baros is definitely out while Karim Benzema is struggling with a muscle strain.
Brazilian striker Fred is standing by to replace Benzema, but goalkeeper Gregory Coupet and centre back Cris are long-term absentees
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Barcelona, who need only a draw to ensure their progress, will be without injured striker Thierry Henry but have a pretty decent replacement in the shape of
Ronaldinho, who missed Saturday's 3-0 league win over Recreativo Huelva
note: Karim Benzema is france Ligue 1's top scorer with 11 goals.