Barcelona predicted line-up to face Real Madrid in La Liga clash | OneFootball

FC Barcelona are set to take on Real Madrid in La Liga next at the Montjuic Stadium. For both teams, this is a crucial league encounter and it could very well decide this season’s La Liga winner. However, Barcelona will want to make sure that they take away all three points.

Following an unfortunate loss to Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League, this is also Barça’s chance to bounce back. They desperately need a win here, and Hansi Flick’s men will be more determined than ever to come out of this game with the win at home.

Here is how Hansi Flick’s team could line up for this crucial El Clasico.

Expected Line-up:

Goalkeeper: Wojciech Szczesny

The Polish goalkeeper is set to start against Real Madrid and it has been confirmed by Hansi Flick himself.

Right-back: Eric Garcia

With Jules Kounde still out injured, Hansi Flick will need to rely on an alternative option for the right-back position. Fortunately, Eric Garcia had a strong performance in that position against Inter Milan and this game should be another opportunity for him to have an equally important performance again.

Centre-back: Pau Cubarsi

The young defender remains a guarantee for Hansi Flick in this Barcelona team, and his technical ability remains unmatched. Having proven himself on the biggest of stages, this is Cubarsi’s opportunity to deliver another strong performance in such a big fixture.

Centre-back: Inigo Martinez

A veteran and leader for the Barcelona defenders, Inigo Martinez is a crucial piece of this team. His mentality and technical ability are both commendable, and he is undeniably a great asset for Hansi Flick’s team.

Left-back: Gerard Martin

Despite the fact that Alejandro Balde will most probably be in the squad again, Hansi Flick will likely start Gerard Martin. His performance against Inter Milan was solid, so there is no reason to doubt his quality.

CDM: Frenkie de Jong

In terms of control on the ball, Frenkie de Jong is one of the finest players in world football. While he does have certain deficiencies, particularly when it comes to his physicality in defensive duels at times, he more than makes up for it with his technical ability.

CDM: Pedri

His ability to control the tempo of the game remains unmatched, and Pedri knows that he can make a big difference for Barcelona in El Clasico. He scored a crucial goal as well the last time these two sides met, so it is no secret that he can hurt Real Madrid in different ways.

RAM: Lamine Yamal

The young Barcelona sensation continues to single-handedly carry an entire flank if he needs to as he showed against Inter Milan. His dribbling continues to get better and better, and there is no denying his ability to turn the tide of any game by himself.

Lamine Yamal in action for Barcelona against Inter Milan. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

CAM: Dani Olmo

Despite struggling to make the impact that was needed from him against Inter Milan, he still remains a valuable asset for Barcelona. Against Real Madrid, moreover, Hansi Flick will hope to have the player ready to have a much bigger impact.

LAM: Raphinha

Almost scored the winner in the last game against Inter Milan, but it was unfortunately not to be. However, he has a good record against Real Madrid this season so this game could prove to be another opportunity for him to continue with his sensational season.

Centre-forward: Ferran Torres

The Spanish centre-forward, who played against Inter Milan, will likely reprise his role as the team’s starting striker in El Clasico. While Robert Lewandowski would like to start, Hansi Flick believes that his role will likely be that of a substitute.