CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUARTER-FINAL Barcelona (1) Schalke 04 (0):BARCELONA ARE calling for their supporters to rally round the team for their Champions League quarter-final decider at home to Schalke 04 tonight following weekend protests at their recent performances.
Barca won the first leg 1-0 in Germany last week with a Bojan Krkic goal but they have won just one of their last six league games.
They were given the white handkerchief treatment at the end of Sunday's 0-0 draw at home to Getafe, while several hundred fans staged a demonstration to voice their discontent with the club's recent form.
"This team needs support if it is to pick itself up," said coach Frank Rijkaard after the game.
"I've never got carried away when things are going well and I don't like seeing everything as being negative either.
"The protests are disappointing and they hurt, but the team have to be congratulated because they always try hard. We need everyone to back them because they are the heart of this club."
Argentine centre back Gabriel Milito is doubtful after experiencing a recurrence of a groin problem during the Getafe match, while midfielder Xavi also ended the match in some pain.
BARCELONA (probable):Valdes; Puyol or Zambrotta, Milito or Marquez, Silvinho; Xavi, Yaya Toure, Iniesta; Eto'o, Bojan, Henry.
SCHALKE 04 (probable):Neuer; Rafinha, Bordon, Krstajic, Westermann; Asamoah, Jones, Ernst, Pander; Kuranyi, Altintop.
Venue: Camp Nou Kick-off: 7.45 On TV: Setanta Ireland
