Hansi Flick is without multiple players as Barcelona kick off their UEFA Champions League campaign, against AS Monaco, at the Stade Louis II on Thursday night.

Monaco have had a solid start to the Ligue 1 season thanks to strong play from their defense but they haven't faced a team who can attack like Barcelona so this will be a good test to see how far they can go. Here's our storylines, how you can watch the match and more:

Barcelona will be aiming to extend their perfect start to the new season and secure a win against AS Monaco in their opening fixture of the League Phase of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League.With a

Barcelona face what is arguably their toughest match of the young season when they meet French power AS Monaco making their Champions League return.

Photo by David Ramos/Getty ImagesWith a great start to life in La Liga, Hansi Flick’s Barcelona will now look to get their act together for another competition altogether. Unlike La Liga, however,

Barcelona's starting lineup is set to look a little different against Monaco. Hansi Flick kicks off his first Champions League campaign with the Spanish giants at the Stade Louis II. The manager got Barcelona off to a perfect start in La Liga despite injuries to Gavi,