How will Barcelona line up against Villarreal in a huge La Liga match?

Barcelona look to retain prime spot within the desk for one more week as they face an enormous check in opposition to Villarreal at Camp Nou in an enormous La Liga match.

Right here’s how we predict Hansi Flick will line up his troops for Saturday’s battle:

Barça had a full week to relaxation, recuperate and put together for this one however have a monster recreation in opposition to Atlético Madrid within the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals simply three days later, so Flick’s lineup choices for this one could possibly be affected by his plans for subsequent Tuesday.

We’re assured not less than one change on the again since Gerard Martín is suspended, and we predict he’ll get replaced by Pau Cubarsí who will accomplice Eric García within the center. Jules Kounde is anticipated to maintain his place at right-back, and we predict Flick will reward João Cancelo with a second consecutive begin after his Man of the Match efficiency in opposition to Levante final week.

There was some actually unhealthy information on Thursday as Frenkie de Jong was injured in coaching, and the Dutchman’s absence will definitely be felt with gigantic video games happening over the following month. Fortunately Pedri is again within the fold, and we predict The Wizard will return alongside Marc Bernal within the double pivot on this one. Fermín López is anticipated to start out forward of Dani Olmo within the quantity 10 spot, however don’t rule out the prospect of each Olmo and Fermín beginning along with Bernal as a single pivot if Flick decides to maintain Pedri on the bench as a precaution.

We expect Robert Lewandowski to start out in opposition to Atlético on Tuesday, so it’d be smart to rotate the Pole out of the facet for this one and begin Ferran Torres up entrance, with Lamine Yamal and Raphinha retaining their spots on the wings.

Potential XI: John; Kounde, Cubarsí, Eric, Cancelo; Bernal, Pedri; Yamal, Fermín, Raphinha; Ferran (4-2-3-1)

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