Manchester City vs Barcelona: Combined Starting XI

By Ben Kupiszewski | Nov 1, 2016

BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 19: The Manchester City team pose for the cameras prior to kickoff during the UEFA Champions League Group C match between FC Barcelona and Manchester City FC at Camp Nou on October 19, 2016 in Barcelona. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images) /

2 of 12

Jordi Alba during La Liga match between F.C. Barcelona v Betis, in Barcelona, on August 20, 2016. (Photo by Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images) /

Left back: Jordi Alba

City’s back line is frail. Aleksandar Kolarov‘s form has been all over the place this season. Gael Clichy and Bacary Sagna don’t play enough to warrant consideration. At 27 and in his prime, Alba clearly is the best of the bunch. There’s really no choice here.