It is with a still very reduced starting eleven that the
FC Barcelona will face its biggest rival this Sunday for an electric Clasico at the Bernabeu (kick-off at 4:15 p.m.).
Joan Garcia, Marc-André ter Stegen, Gavi, Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski all filled an infirmary also frequented this week by Raphinha and Jules Koundé. Hansi Flick has to deal with these numerous absences.
Hansi Flick, Barça coach.
But a first question arises: can Barça approach this match with a block as high as usual? Kylian Mbappé's sparkling form could lead to an occasional adaptation, but that is not the trend. Flick intends to rely on the demonstrations of last season against Real, even in the presence of Mbappé, to convince his men to play offside.
Changes across all lines for Barça
Barça should present themselves with their usual 4-3-3, but changes are expected in all lines. In attack, Fermin Lopez, who scored a hat-trick in midweek, could support Lamine Yamal and Marcus Rashford.
Casado is expected to accompany the De Jong-Pedri pair in the midfield, while Garcia could replace Koundé on the right. The Araujo-Cubarsi hinge is expected ahead of experienced Szczesny
The expected line-up for Barça : Szczesny – Garcia, Araujo, Cubarsi, Baldé – Casado, de Jong, Pedri – Yamal, Rashford, Fermin
