FC Barcelona challenges Osasuna this Wednesday evening in the semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup (in Saudi Arabia) and Xavi has reportedly decided to remove Joao Félix from the starting lineup for his behavior.
After having shone during the autumn (three goals in La Liga and as many during the group stage of the Champions League), Joao Félix will take a turn on the bench. The Portuguese striker paid for his attitude during the laborious King’s Cup round of 16 against a D4, Barbastro, last Sunday (2-3). The player on loan from Atlético notably gave the corner for the semi-amateur team’s first goal.
According to the Catalan media, on the L’Equipe channel).
Robert Lewandowski will return to the forefront of the attack, Raphinha will keep the right wing and Ferran Torres should start on the left. Note that Pedri is back in the group and should come into play.
❗Expected lineup vs Osasuna:
Pena;
Koundé, Araujo, Christensen, Balde;
Frenkie, Gundogan, Roberto;
Raphinha, Lewandowski and Ferran. @sport pic.twitter.com/2ogEf74Wpz— Managing Barça (@ManagingBarca) January 9, 2024
The other half pits Real Madrid against Atlético on Thursday evening (still at 10 p.m. French time) and the final of this Saudi Super Cup is scheduled for Sunday in Riyadh.
