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Manchester City vs. Barcelona: Combined Starting XI

By Cody Griffin

BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 18: Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City speaks to the media during the Manchester City Press Conference at Camp Nou on October 18, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 18: Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City speaks to the media during the Manchester City Press Conference at Camp Nou on October 18, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) /
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July 21, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Barcelona defender Jordi Alba (18) controls the ball against Los Angeles Galaxy during the second half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
July 21, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Barcelona defender Jordi Alba (18) controls the ball against Los Angeles Galaxy during the second half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Left Back: Jordi Alba

The left back position was one of the easiest to decide on for this combined XI, Jordi Alba far and away outshines City’s current options at left-back. While small in stature, Alba is known for his immense speed, and ability to continue running all game.

Compared to Gael Clichy and Aleks Kolarov, Barcelona takes this position tidily. After recently suffering a minor thigh injury, Barcelona will certainly hope that Alba is in full force in the match tomorrow as he will certainly be a factor against City’s attackers.

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