Arsenal
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2Fimago1060806691-698a0d27cf82d015974945.jpg?w=360&resize=360,180&ssl=1 "Next Watford manager: Edward Still confirmed as new Hornets head coach")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2Fns-photo-badge-email-sportmole-15-6984699044396165427117.jpg?w=360&resize=360,180&ssl=1 "Chelsea 2-2 Leeds United: Liam Rosenior admits Blues making “poor decisions in key moments” after “ridiculous” Lilywhites comeback"){kind=icon}
Barcelona look to return to profitable methods in La Liga and keep their slender benefit on the prime of the desk after they welcome backside of the desk Actual Oviedo to Camp Nou for his or her first dwelling recreation of 2026.
Right here’s how we expect Hansi Flick will line up his troops for Sunday’s battle:
Barça might start the sport in second place if Actual Madrid win on Saturday, so Hansi Flick will seemingly go along with a robust lineup to verify of the win after which make second half substitutions to relaxation a few of his huge names for the huge Champions League recreation in opposition to Copenhagen on Wednesday.
We might nonetheless see some minor rotation, although, and we expect it is a good alternative to present João Cancelo his first begin of the season instead of Jules Kounde, with Pau Cubarsí and Gerard Martín at center-back and Alejandro Balde on the left. There may be a begin for Ronald Araujo as an alternative of Balde with Martín going to left-back, so don’t rule that out.
Barça received’t have their world-class double pivot for the sport in opposition to Copenhagen however will a minimum of have Frenkie de Jong accessible for this one earlier than he serves a suspension on Wednesday, and the Dutchman will seemingly begin alongside Eric Garcia in midfield though Marc Bernal has performed extra minutes lately and will additionally discover himself within the lineup. Fermín López has been on hearth recently, and we expect he’ll retain his spot within the quantity 10 position to try to proceed his robust kind.
Lamine Yamal is again within the fold after lacking the journey to Prague in midweek by means of suspension, and {the teenager} will return to the XI on the proper wing. Ferran Torres is anticipated to overlook a second straight recreation by means of damage and it is a must-win recreation, so we expect Robert Lewandowski will lead the road and Raphinha will probably be chosen forward of Marcus Rashford on the left.
Doable XI: Joan; Cancelo, Cubarsi, Martín, Balde; Eric, De Jong; Yamal, Fermin, Raphinha; Lewandowski (4-2-3-1)
How do you assume Barcelona ought to line up in opposition to Oviedo? Tell us your ideas, predictions and groups within the feedback beneath!
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2Fball-raw-images-marcus-rashford-in-action-for-barcelona-on-january-18-2026-696d65d1daf34452997440.jpg?w=350&resize=350,250&ssl=1 "Barcelona transfer news: Why Joan Laporta’s re-election bid could ‘alter’ Marcus Rashford’s Man Utd exit plan")
