Official: Barcelona name starting XI for RCD Espanyol clash

The Catalan derby arrives as FC Barcelona journey away to tackle RCD Espanyol. Each groups share an intense rivalry, and this recreation couldn’t have come at a greater time for both facet contemplating their respective varieties and up to date outcomes.

Nonetheless, Hansi Flick’s facet will wish to seize all three factors for themselves as they appear to proceed their La Liga title cost. To make sure that, the German coach has even determined to subject a robust lineup to tackle Espanyol.

Right here is the official beginning eleven for Barça.

In objective, Joan Garcia begins in opposition to his former membership for the primary time since making the transfer to Barcelona. Whereas a hostile atmosphere and reception is anticipated for him, the staff and coaches will want him to give attention to the sport at hand.

Proper forward of him, Pau Cubarsi and Gerard Martin kind the centre-back partnership for this recreation. Each gamers will know their respective duties for this recreation, and they’ll possible have to be fairly lively.

On the flanks, Alejandro Balde and Jules Kounde begin as the 2 full-backs. They might want to cowl loads of floor for each offensive and defensive causes, however they’ve the standard to make an influence.

Within the midfield, Eric Garcia and Frenkie de Jong begin collectively. Each the Spaniard and the Dutchman will have to be alert and fast always, contemplating the truth that RCD Espanyol will certainly look to use as a lot stress as attainable.

Forward of the 2 midfielders, Lamine Yamal and Marcus Rashford will occupy the wings whereas Raphinha will function in between them. All three of those gamers are a menace in entrance of objective, and Hansi Flick will need them to be scientific and decisive.

Lastly, the centre-forward place is occupied by Ferran Torres. With this staff being recognized for creating loads of probabilities, it is going to be as much as him to make sure that these probabilities discover the again of the web in the event that they discover their option to him.