Xavi could make three changes to the Barcelona starting lineup against Viktoria Plzen

FC Barcelona are set to kickstart their UEFA Champions League campaign on Wednesday as they play hosts to Viktoria Plzen at Camp Nou.

The Catalans are looking for a win that could go a long way in helping them gain an early headstart, especially in a group that involves Bayern Munich and Inter Milan.

Barça are coming on the back of three successive wins in La Liga, so the confidence will be high in the home camp. However, with the club looking at a strenuous schedule ahead, coach Xavi Hernandez could be forced to ring in the changes.

Ferran Torres is one of the players tipped to earn a start in this home game against Plzen. The former Manchester City starlet has found himself in the pecking order following the arrival of Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski.

Torres has started only once in La Liga so far, so this midweek game at Camp Nou could be an excellent opportunity for the Spaniard to make his presence felt.

Another player tipped to start is Frenkie de Jong. The Dutchman had endured a busy transfer window, with speculations rife over his potential exit from Camp Nou. However, the midfielder ended up remaining at the club, much to the surprise of many.

Against Plzen, de Jong could get the nod ahead of Gavi in the Barcelona midfield, although Pedri could also be in line to make way for the Dutch international this midweek.

Finally, one more change in the Barcelona starting lineup could see Andreas Christensen coming in for either of the two centre-backs. Eric Garcia has been in great form lately, so it will be a surprise to see him make way, so Ronald Araujo could be the one making way for the Danish international this midweek.