Barcelona possible lineup against Real Betis in LaLiga

After resting in the previous game, Flick will start with Lewandowski up front for Barcelona.

Great news for Barcelona fans: Robert Lewandowski will return to the starting lineup after being rested against Mallorca.

As the competition’s top scorer, with 15 goals in 16 games, the Polish striker will be one of the key figures in the lineup Hansi Flick is set to field against Manuel Pellegrini’s Real Betis, who sit 11th in the LaLiga standings ahead of kick-off at the Estadio Benito Villamarín (Saturday December 7, 10:15 a.m. ET / 7:15 a.m. PT.).

Few changes are anticipated from the team that secured a convincing 5-1 victory over Mallorca, with Raphinha and Lamine Yamal expected to play alongside Lewandowski in the attacking trio.

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In midfield, Marc Casadó and Pedri remain undisputed starters. However, there is greater competition for the third midfield spot, with Dani Olmo, Gavi, Fermín, and Frenkie de Jong all vying for a place.

Olmo, when fully fit, is regarded as the leading option. If Flick opts to rest him for Wednesday’s Champions League away game against German side Borussia Dortmund (11 December, 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT.), Gavi is likely to step in.

The defensive line is also expected to remain largely unchanged, with Pau Cubarsí and Íñigo Martínez anchoring the central defense, Jules Koundé and Alejandro Balde occupying the full-back positions, and Iñaki Peña continuing as the goalkeeper instead of recent signing Wojciech Szczęsny.

On the bench, Ferran Torres, who lost his starting role to Lewandowski, will be available alongside Eric García, who recently returned from injury against Mallorca. Other substitutes include Pablo Torre, Fermín, Wojciech Szczesny, Frenkie de Jong, Pau Víctor—both of whom impressed with goals and assists during their cameo appearances in Son Moix—and several reserve team players, including Astralaga, Fort, Martín, and Domínguez.

The game between Real Betis and Barcelona will be played on Saturday December 7 at Estadio Benito Villamarín with kick off at 10:15 a.m. ET / 7:15 a.m. PT.