Hansi Flick will have to improvise his lineup after a string of injuries, the most surprising of which is Lamine Yamal’s. Until now, the young forward had rarely missed games through injury, but this time groin discomfort combined with back problems has ruled him out of the squad.
Yamal ruled out as Barça’s lineup reshuffle continues
Even so, Flick has options to cover the loss. Ferran Torres, in fine form since the German coach took charge, looks the most likely replacement. His presence on the right wing would free up the central striker’s role for Robert Lewandowski, who is still waiting for his first start of the season. The left flank would normally belong to Raphinha, though Marcus Rashford remains an alternative – especially after the Brazilian’s exertions in Bolivia at more than 13,000 feet above sea level.
Midfield also requires reshuffling, given the absences of Frenkie de Jong and Gavi. Marc Casadó is expected to anchor as defensive pivot, with Pedri and Fermín alongside him.
At the back, Alejandro Balde’s injury opens the door for Gerard Martín, while Jules Koundé could reclaim the right-back spot. Ronald Araújo and Pau Cubarsí are set to partner in central defense.
The one area of continuity is in goal: Joan García has been a standout at the start of the campaign, saving points single-handedly, most notably against Rayo Vallecano.
Probable XI: Joan García; Jules Koundé, Ronald Araújo, Pau Cubarsí, Gerard Martín; Marc Casadó, Pedri, Fermín; Ferran Torres, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha.
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Lazcenor
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why is Yamal not in the lineup
sezaelmosy
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fack you RATHINAH 🤣👋
Wohclotuyz
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this team is undefeatable I do believed
Moseskhalid
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Rooney should be able to play now
Yiwabdouyz
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let him use this line up of today's match
yuzadelruy
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I m very scared for Yamal to become next Ansu Fati . Barca can’t manage the teenager players. It destroys them with too many games! And then Real Madrid is the best about Arda Gurler, so now he becomes stronger game by game!
it is not Barca's faulty instead the nation team which played the boy almost 75 minutes knowing that he was not fully fit despite them leading by 5:0 goals
saucdirs
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I have the strong feeling Barcelona will beat those guys plenty goals today 💪
Cihbdesy
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You mean Raphinha will be on bench? day dreamer
Ramosial04
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Things we love to see
PrimeGeorge07
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I m very scared for Yamal to become next Ansu Fati . Barca can’t manage the teenager players. It destroys them with too many games! And then Real Madrid is the best about Arda Gurler, so now he becomes stronger game by game!
Are you sure you understand what just wrote? First of all, since Gular came to Madrid he hasn’t played 90 minutes up to 4 times go check it. But Yamal has played more than 100 games with no injuries and even this current injury it has not been confirmed for how long which will not be up to 2 to 3 weeks. Since Mbappé came to Real Madrid he has had multiple injuries or is it Endrick? Please just give credit to Barcelona and Yamal for staying this long.
fomabeksy
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I m very scared for Yamal to become next Ansu Fati . Barca can’t manage the teenager players. It destroys them with too many games! And then Real Madrid is the best about Arda Gurler, so now he becomes stronger game by game!
LESLIE167
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This will definitely be an easy win for Barca thou
nisacekms
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possible line-up
nisacekms
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Weucdkmru
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Rashford