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After an enthralling cup match in opposition to Atletico Madrid in midweek, FC Barcelona might be again in motion in La Liga on Sunday as they tackle Actual Sociedad in matchweek 26.
The Blaugrana weren’t at their good finest in current video games in opposition to Rayo Vallecano and Las Palmas whereas their defensive vulnerabilities had been uncovered by Atletico in midweek.
As such, Hansi Flick might be hoping to appropriate his group’s course on the earliest, particularly with Actual Madrid and Atletico Madrid able to open a lead on the high on condition that they’re in motion on Saturday.
It is not going to be straightforward, although, on condition that Imanol Alguacil’s facet defeated Barça 1-0 within the reverse fixture on the Reale Area earlier within the season.
Forward of the sport in opposition to La Actual, Barcelona had been handled a contemporary harm setback as Andreas Christensen suffered a relapse days after receiving his medical discharge. He joins Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Marc Bernal on the sidelines.
Supervisor Flick hinted that there might be rotations for tomorrow’s sport, which is sensible given Barcelona play Benfica subsequent week within the UEFA Champions League. Right here’s how the Catalans might line up in opposition to the Basque membership.
Defence
There is no such thing as a trying previous Wojciech Szczesny within the Barcelona objective, with the veteran Polish shot-stopper turning into the supervisor’s most well-liked possibility forward of Inaki Pena.
A change within the backline is anticipated with Pau Cubarsi, who has been enjoying relentlessly, in competition for a relaxation. In his place, Ronald Araujo, who has barely performed in current matches, is more likely to get the nod alongside Inigo Martinez in defence.
In the meantime, Gerard Martin is more likely to get a uncommon begin at left-back, with Alejandro Balde being granted a relaxation. On the opposite facet, Jules Kounde ought to maintain on to his spot as Barça’s premier right-back.
Midfield
Set to begin? (Picture by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Photos)
There are anticipated to be one or two alterations in the course of the park as effectively. Marc Casado, who was an unused substitute in opposition to Atletico in midweek, ought to obtain a beginning alternative tomorrow in opposition to Actual Sociedad.
It might come on the expense of Frenkie de Jong, who has turn into an everyday in current weeks however nonetheless wants some work on the defensive facet of his sport.
Pedri is a assured starter within the centre of the pitch for the Blaugrana and given the shape he has proven, the Spanish magician will as soon as once more maintain the important thing for the house group.
Dani Olmo, in the meantime, ought to maintain on to his place within the attacking midfield place for the Catalans, forward of Fermin Lopez and Gavi, who will hope to have a much bigger impression when he comes on as an alternative.
Assault
The attacking unit is about for no less than one change tomorrow as Robert Lewandowski ought to reclaim his spot because the centre-forward after having made approach for Ferran Torres in opposition to Atletico Madrid.
Raphinha and Lamine Yamal ought to maintain on to their locations on the flanks however Flick might look to offer them a relaxation within the later levels of the match.
