Barcelona are again on the highway for his or her second La Liga match of the season because the champions face off towards final yr’s La Liga 2 winners Levante on the Ciutat de València Stadium.
After a considerably disappointing victory over 9-man Mallorca of their season opener final week, Barça search for a stronger efficiency towards a group they are going to be anticipated to beat to remain prime of the desk, however the Catalans have struggled on their latest video games away to Levante and should be prepared for a troublesome combat on this one.
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Right here’s how we predict Hansi Flick will line up his troops for Saturday’s battle.
Protection
Barça’s protection stored a clear sheet of their opener however had some moments of vulnerability even after Mallorca had two gamers despatched off, and Flick will undoubtedly search for a extra full displaying from his backline.
We doubtless received’t see any modifications on the again, with Eric García maintaining his place over Jules Kounde at right-back, Ronald Araujo and Pau Cubarsí at center-back, and Alejandro Balde on the left. Joan Garcia had a powerful debut in purpose, and can search for a second straight clear sheet on the highway to start his Barça profession.
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Midfield
Frenkie de Jong and Pedri had a powerful night collectively because the double pivot, and they’re going to most certainly begin once more on this one. The one doubt in regards to the lineup in midfield is the quantity 10 place, with Fermín López not at his greatest towards Mallorca and Dani Olmo as soon as once more absolutely match after recovering from a minor preseason damage and enjoying 45 minutes final week.
We predict Flick will give Olmo the nod on this one to keep up the competitors between Dani and Fermín, with each gamers properly conscious that the opposite will at all times be able to take their place.
Assault
Barça’s assault was disappointing on Saturday after scoring “solely” three targets regardless of enjoying virtually 60 minutes towards 9 males and creating an entire lot of alternatives, however poor ending and decision-making up entrance stopped the Blaugrana from getting a a lot greater win of their debut.
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Robert Lewandowski is again after finishing a full week of coaching, however we predict Flick will probably be cautious along with his veteran striker and convey the Pole off the bench on this one, with Ferran Torres beginning up prime and Lamine Yamal and Raphinha maintaining their place on the wings.
Potential XI: Garcia; Eric, Araujo, Cubarsí, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Ferran (4-2-3-1)
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