Just 72 hours after their hectic game against PSG in France, Barcelona undertake another tiring journey to the Nuevo Mirandilla Stadium in Cadiz.
With the Catalans set to take on PSG and Real Madrid in their next two games after tomorrow night, it is clear that the manager will look to take several bold decisions on the night. Yet, the game will be far from simple.
When the two teams met earlier this season, Barcelona were forced to dig deep into their resources for the three points at home. Only an 82nd-minute strike from Pedri and a stoppage-time finish by Ferran Torres gave the team the win.
Cadiz are currently in the relegation zone, three points behind 17th-placed Celta and are thus desperate for a win. Playing against Mauricio Pellegrino’s side under such circumstances, needless to say, will be anything but simple.
Barça Universal brings you three talking points ahead of Cadiz vs Barcelona.
Key suspensions
Xavi had a nearly fully-fit squad heading into the game against Paris Saint-Germain earlier this week. For the upcoming clash, however, he will be without the services of three key players, albeit not through injury.
Robert Lewandowski, Joao Cancelo and Inigo Martinez all miss the trip to Cadiz through an accumulation of yellow cards. While it is a big blow to the manager’s plans, the good news is that they should all be back for El Clasico.
The suspensions, in a way, serve Barcelona and Xavi well for they force the manager’s hand into resting two players who have been overworked in recent months – Lewandowski and Cancelo.
The Polish striker shone brightly against PSG and was a big part of Barcelona’s win on the night. He could really use the rest before the all-important second leg, and tomorrow’s clash could thus see Vitor Roque get his chance to shine.
The Brazilian phenom has not been involved as much as he would have liked since his arrival, and tomorrow could be the day he proves his mettle on the big stage.
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Author : Adithya Eshwarla
Publish date : 2024-04-12 16:12:50
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