Champions League fixtures tonight – 21/02 – Arsenal face FC Porto, Barcelona in action
The Champions League returns tonight with two hotly-anticipated matches in action, as English giants Arsenal face Porto and Spanish giants Barcelona take on Napoli.
Arsenal are heading to Porto for the first leg of their last-16 tie as they bid to make the quarter-finals for the first time since 2009-10.
| Champions League fixtures tonight | Kick-off | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|
| FC Porto vs Arsenal | 20:00 | TNT Sports |
| Napoli vs Barcelona | 20:00 | TNT Sports |
BBC Sports looks at the team news as the Champions League returns tonight with Arsenal and Barcelona in action.
PORTO VS ARSENAL TEAM NEWS
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has returned to training after four months out with a thigh injury, while Fabio Vieira is nearing a comeback after having groin surgery in November.
Gabriel Jesus (knee), Oleksandr Zinchenko (calf) and Takehiro Tomiyasu (niggle) remain doubtful after missing Saturday’s 5-0 win at Burnley.
Porto could be without Mehdi Taremi after the club confirmed the Iran striker was struggling with a thigh injury sustained in training on Sunday.
The Portuguese side are already missing Nigeria full-back Zaidu Sanusi, who is out for the season with a knee injury, with centre-back Ivan Marcano another long-term absentee.
NAPOLI VS BARCELONA TEAM NEWS
Striker Victor Osimhen is expected to start for Napoli in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Barcelona, making his first appearance for the club this year.
Joao Felix could return for Barca after overcoming an ankle injury to take part in training on Monday.
Gavi, Ferran Torres, Marcos Alonso and Sergi Roberto remain injured.
The Blues sacked Walter Mazzarri on Tuesday with Slovakia boss Francesco Calzona replacing him.