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FC Barcelona have a great opportunity to open up a lead on the prime of the La Liga desk once they tackle UD Las Palmas later tonight.
The Blaugrana reclaimed the highest spot within the standings on Monday once they beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0, though they’re forward of Actual Madrid solely by purpose distinction.
However with the reigning champions not scheduled to play till Sunday afternoon, at this time’s recreation at Gran Canaria offers the Blaugrana an important alternative to create some hole and put strain on their bitter rivals.
Though Las Palmas usually are not doing effectively presently, it should not be forgotten that they beat Barça within the reverse fixture earlier this season.
On the similar time, Hansi Flick may have one eye on subsequent week’s Copa del Rey semi-final first-leg in opposition to Atletico Madrid, which might result in some rotations tonight.
With that in thoughts, right here’s how Barcelona might arrange in opposition to Diego Martinez’s aspect, aiming to return with all three factors from the Canary Islands.
Defence
Wojciech Szczesny has firmly established himself as the popular choice in purpose for Barcelona forward of Inaki Pena in Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s absence.
The veteran Pole is beginning to present why Flick trusted him with the beginning spot and as such will proceed between the sticks.
In the meantime, Jules Kounde is predicted to return to the lineup at right-back after being benched in opposition to Rayo Vallecano as a punishment for displaying up late to a group assembly. Alejandro Balde must proceed on the left aspect of the defence.
Ronald Araujo to begin forward of Pau Cubarsi. (Picture by Fran Santiago/Getty Photographs)
There’s prone to be a change in central defence, with Pau Cubarsi prone to be given a relaxation by the supervisor. In that case, Ronald Araujo ought to pair up with Inigo Martinez on the coronary heart of the Blaugrana backline.
Midfield
Pedri is in imperious kind presently and his place within the group is assured provided that his continuity has been a key think about him not coping with any bodily issues this season.
Nonetheless, there may very well be a change of companions for the Spanish worldwide within the midfield pivot in opposition to Las Palmas.
Frenkie de Jong has began the previous few video games and made an enormous impression, however tonight’s match gives Flick with the right alternative handy some minutes to Marc Casado, who has fallen down the pecking order in current weeks.
There’s prone to be relaxation for midfield sensation Gavi as effectively, with Fermin Lopez, again from serving a one-match suspension, anticipated to begin because the No. 10, forward of Dani Olmo, who continues to be eased again into issues after an harm layoff.
Forwards
So far as the attacking unit is anxious, there are unlikely to be any alterations with Hansi Flick anticipated to proceed with the on-fire trident of Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, and Raphinha.
Ferran Torres may be an choice for the supervisor to alter issues up, however the Spaniard is as soon as once more possible for use as an affect substitute within the second interval.
