Barcelona’s team is out for this evening’s Copa del Rey game against Unionistas de Salamanca, and as expected, Xavi has selected a very strong side.
Defeat in the Spanish Super Cup has put his position under threat for perhaps the first time, and a morale boosting win tonight – with some slick football – is important.
There’s still room for youth in the team though – Marc Guiu is selected to make his first Barcelona start up front, meaning Brazilian import Vitor Roque has to wait on the bench for his chance.
Another recent La Masia graduate, Fermin Lopez, gets his latest start in midfield.
This side looks to have a nice balance of youth and experience, and should be able to make short work of their lower league opposition while also rewarding some academy players with a chance to impress.
There are plenty of big guns on the bench, although Xavi will be hoping to avoid using them.
Yahdeortuz
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But it
controversial
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you knw nothing about football victor is our only future strike he need to adapt,those younger one atreast have a little experience about Spanish football
you the one who knows nothing about football,why did they force to bring him this January Instead of the summer??
Kinginbojan
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you knw nothing about football victor is our only future strike he need to adapt,those younger one atreast have a little experience about Spanish football
He’s a professional, let xavi give him the chance to do what he need to do and stop killing the boy dream on bench, so are you saying him warming the bench will make him adapt quickly some people go just open mouth. Just call a spade a spade xavi only use players that he likes he doesn’t care if the player is good or not. See how he kill Fati dream
Jr-Raju
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❤️
wizeilrtu
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Our coach was the cause for our defeat in the Spanish super cup this gone Sunday... That team Xavi used was not team to depend on and win that big game
wizeilrtu
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The problem I have with Xavi is that He doesn’t know how to pair players and He do not have starting team at the club at all
In the club we have so many good players but we don’t used them the rightful way and in the rightful place
wizeilrtu
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I wish Gerona coach was coaching this Barcelona team,we will see a big change soon.
Wow
wizeilrtu
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The problem I have with Xavi is that He doesn’t know how to pair players and He do not have starting team at the club at all
huzabcdkn
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another racist line up for xavi
Tataiostz
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Vitor on the bench again??? xavi is a racist coach, Spanish lover only
don't start with that. He will do what is best for his job and the team.
papaeinrz
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don't Barcelona realize how trash this generational Spanish players are......I mean how stupid is Xavi to bench sensational Vitor and who the f**k is that player upfront "Guiu"!! bunch of overrated turds....smh
guiu is really good and the reason why vitor roque isn't playing is because he's feeling some discomfort
vecabcky
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I wish Gerona coach was coaching this Barcelona team,we will see a big change soon.
vecabcky
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This is not a strong squad no Lewandowski or Gundagon,I know Raphinha is injured,Barcelona have these players to succeed,the coach is not as good to lead them.
nowlmrsuy
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don't Barcelona realize how trash this generational Spanish players are......I mean how stupid is Xavi to bench sensational Vitor and who the f**k is that player upfront "Guiu"!! bunch of overrated turds....smh
Rizinrtuyz
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Strong team and still they have scored them
Toubikmu
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Vitor on the bench again??? xavi is a racist coach, Spanish lover only
you knw nothing about football victor is our only future strike he need to adapt,those younger one atreast have a little experience about Spanish football
controversial
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Vitor on the bench again??? xavi is a racist coach, Spanish lover only
tunex123
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let's go guys