Balde faces late fitness test before Champions League showdown

Tuesday's trip to the Giuseppe Meazza is, without doubt, the Catalan side's biggest match of the season so far. After a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg, Hansi Flick's men are aiming to secure a place in the Champions League final.

Both Alejandro Balde and Robert Lewandowski are in line to return for the showdown in Italy, though only Balde is expected to be ready to feature from the off.

Sunday's training session will serve as a key test for the 20-year-old, who is looking to reclaim the left-back spot from Gerard Martin. The young defender has filled in admirably, but his inexperience has raised some understandable concerns in recent outings.

Balde will take part in Sunday's post-match recovery session following the La Liga fixture against Real Valladolid. Should he come through without issue, he is expected to start in Flick's XI on Tuesday night.