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Barcelona shall be trying to get again to successful methods in La Liga after they face Leganes on the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Sunday night.
The match gives an essential alternative for the Catalan membership to increase their lead on the prime of the desk after a promising begin to the season.
As issues stand, Barcelona lead La Liga, sitting one level forward of second-placed Actual Madrid. Leganes, alternatively, discover themselves struggling in seventeenth place, having gathered simply 15 factors from their first 16 matches of the season.
Barcelona come into this sport with confidence after an announcement victory within the Champions League, the place they defeated Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in Germany.
Coach Hansi Flick will probably rotate his squad, with a lot of his gamers now match and out there for choice.
The staff’s depth has improved, and it’s anticipated that among the gamers who’ve featured essentially the most this season could also be rested to maintain them recent for upcoming fixtures. Right here’s a breakdown of how Barcelona might line up in opposition to Leganes:
Defence
Ronald Araujo is anticipated to characteristic from the bench. (Picture by LLUIS GENE/AFP through Getty Pictures)
In objective, Inaki Pena is anticipated to proceed as Barcelona’s first-choice goalkeeper.
Though he has not managed to maintain a clear sheet in his final 4 matches, Pena has been an essential determine in Barcelona’s defensive setup, contributing considerably to the staff’s performances.
Jules Kounde is prone to retain his place at right-back, persevering with his strong run within the beginning lineup.
Whereas Barcelona welcome the return of Ronald Araujo, it’s anticipated that he is not going to begin this match however will as a substitute come on as an alternative within the latter phases.
Within the center, Inigo Martinez and Pau Cubarsi are anticipated to be the popular decisions to companion at centre-back. Alejandro Balde will once more take his place on the left aspect of the defence, offering stability and help to the backline.
Midfield
Gavi might begin for Barcelona. (Picture by Alex Caparros/Getty Pictures)
The midfield might see a major change on this match. Gavi is anticipated to return to the beginning XI, the place he’ll probably companion Marc Casado in a double pivot, taking cost of the central areas of the pitch.
This gives the staff with energy and creativity in the midst of the park.
Within the attacking midfield position, Barcelona have just a few choices, nevertheless it’s anticipated that Pedri will get the nod over Dani Olmo to start out the sport, including aptitude and creativity to the staff’s attacking play.
Assault
Within the ahead line, Barcelona’s younger sensation, Lamine Yamal, will probably occupy the proper wing place. {The teenager} has proven immense potential this season, and his presence on the proper aspect provides tempo and talent to Barcelona’s assault.
Ferran Torres might exchange Raphinha. (Picture by Lars Baron/Getty Pictures)
The central ahead position will once more be crammed by the membership’s star striker, Robert Lewandowski. The Polish ahead is anticipated to steer the road, persevering with his constant type in entrance of objective.
On the left wing, Raphinha is anticipated to be rested, making manner for Ferran Torres to return to the beginning XI.
Torres’ dynamic model and flexibility will provide Barcelona extra attacking choices and supply recent legs because the staff goals for one more sturdy efficiency.
Total, Barcelona shall be aiming to maintain their momentum going and construct on their spectacular begin to the season. Regardless of the challenges they’ve confronted, the staff stays in a robust place to push for each La Liga and Champions League success.
With key gamers able to return and a balanced squad, Hansi Flick’s aspect shall be decided to safe one other victory in opposition to Leganes and proceed their title cost.
