Ernesto Valverde confident that the goals will go to Barcelona before the Champions League match in Lyon

Ernesto Valverde insists that Barcelona can end his recent series of scant goals by facing Lyon in the Champions League final on Tuesday at 16.

The Catalan giants, who usually have free scores, drew three games in a row before going on Saturday to Real Valladolid (1-0), scoring only four goals in four games.

Three of these came from Lionel Messi, including two penalties, while Luis Suarez did not score in four appearances in February.

Ernesto Valverde think Barcelona will rediscover its brand very quickly

Barcelona look for their first away win in the round of 16 since Arsenal in 2016

Valverde, however, told Marca before Lyon's first leg: "Everyone has their own opinion. Maybe we have not created a lot of opportunities in some games, but we are clearly an offensive team.

"I do not have much to say, we'll see tomorrow.

The last victory outside Barca in the knockout stages of the competition took place in 2016 against Arsenal, but Valverde continued: "The records are there to be beaten.

"It has also been said that we have not scored goals on the outside and this year, we did it in big games (in group stage) against Tottenham and the United States. ; Inter ".

The Catalan giants have seven points ahead of the La Liga summit after 24 games of the season

Lionel Messi scored three of Barcelona's last four goals in a mini-drought for the club

Uruguayan Luis Suarez did not score in February but will want to hit the net against Lyon

Lyon proved its quality and taste for the great occasion with a win and a draw against Manchester City in the group stage and again by inflicting the first defeat of Paris St Germain in the season of Ligue 1.

Barca midfielder Sergio Busquets said: "We have a lot of respect for the Olympique (Lyon) and we know their results against Manchester City and PSG.

"A scenario completely different from the group stage. We know what they can do to us.

Valverde gives instructions to his game team during a break from the training session

Players undergo a series of exercises at Groupama Stadium before the match.

Thomas Vermaelen joins Arthur, Rafinha and goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen on the Barca injury list.

Lyon will be deprived of captain and top scorer Nabil Fekir for the first leg because of a suspension.

Director Bruno Genesio admits that the absence of the winner of the World Cup will be a blow.

Samuel Umtiti (D) will be back in the club where he started as a young player

Arturo Vidal could start Tuesday in central midfield for the Catalan club in France

"We have to find a balance tomorrow," he said. & # 39; Nabil Fekir is our captain and technical manager. It's always difficult to play without him.

"He likes being decisive. We will have to overcome his absence.

"We must be measured. We can compete tomorrow but we are not favorites.

& # 39; It will require more effort than usual. It is important to believe and to have confidence in yourself. I am calm and serene. The danger is to play the match before starting.

On Tuesday, Barca defender Samuel Umtiti will return to the club where he began his career.

Genesio, third in Ligue 1, said: "We are proud to have participated in Samuel Umtiti's ascent and we are very happy to see him again.

"He is a winner and a competitor. I am very happy to see him come back.