FC Barcelona and Real Madrid face each other this Saturday for the always highly anticipated Clasico (4:15 p.m.). Here is the probable line-up of the Blaugrana.
This isn’t a title-defining match yet, but it still feels like a bit of a turning point. Because Barça has the opportunity to get back in front of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga if they manage to win this Saturday in their Camp Nou lair. And because a Clasico remains a Clasico, with the psychological impact that goes with it. Question of national supremacy.
“There is more nervousness, more tension… I think the key to these matches is controlling the nerves, the character and the tempo of the match,” launched the FC Barcelona coach in a pre-match press conference this Friday. It remains to be seen with which starting lineup the Blaugrana will try to look Real in the eye.
An unprecedented eleven for Barça!
Xavi indeed finds himself faced with a real headache with the multiple physical problems affecting his squad. In recent weeks, the Catalan has tinkered a lot. With success, since certain nuggets of the Masia have come to light in this context. But Barcelona would like to be able to rely on experienced executives in this poster. However, uncertainty remains around several players: Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Frankie de Jong. Furthermore, Jules Koundé, Pedri and Sergi Roberto are already out.
Barça will therefore rely once again with an experimental and completely remodeled eleven. Ter Stegen and Gündogan are expected to supervise a young guard led by Joao Félix or the young cracks Yamal and Gavi.
The expected line-up for Barça : Ter Stegen, Cancelo, Araujo, Martinez, Balde, Gavi, Romeu, Gündogan, Yamal, Joao Félix, Ferran Torres (or Lewandowski)
