Barcelona expected to rush Alejandro Balde return for Champions League test

Barcelona will make late calls on Alejandro Balde's fitness ahead of their return to the UEFA Champions League.

La Blaugrana return to action in Europe at home to French side Stade Brest on November 26, with Balde facing a battle to be ready.

Balde has established himself as first-choice left-back for Hansi Flick this season, but he missed the 2-2 draw in La Liga against Celta Vigo.

Flick opted for Gerard Martin in his place, but the 22-year-old was substituted at half-time after a tough evening in Galicia.

According to the latest update from Mundo Deportivo, Flick will assess Balde's fitness in training tomorrow before making the call.

Martin's struggles against Celta Vigo have increased the need for Balde to return, but Flick is concerned about aggravating his injury if he is sent back too soon.

Hector Fort is an option to fill in at left back if Balde misses and Martin falls to the bench.