How will Barcelona line up against Real Betis?

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How will Barcelona line up against Real Betis?

How will Barcelona line up against Real Betis?

Hansi Flick’s possible XI for Sunday’s clash

How will Barcelona line up against Real Betis?

Hansi Flick’s possible XI for Sunday’s clash

Barcelona are back in action this weekend with a historic opportunity on the line—and Hansi Flick's lineup could be the key to making it happen. As the Blaugrana prepare to welcome Real Betis to Camp Nou on Sunday, they're chasing a perfect home record for the season, a feat no club has achieved in the 20-team La Liga era. With the match also serving as the team's farewell to their iconic stadium for the campaign, expect nothing less than a full-throttle performance.

Flick is likely to field a strong starting XI, with only one change from the side that dominated El Clásico. The back four looks set to remain unchanged: Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsí, Gerard Martín, and João Cancelo will anchor the defense, providing both stability and attacking support from the flanks.

In midfield, the focus is on fitness management. Frenkie de Jong was left out of the midweek trip to Alavés as he builds rhythm ahead of the World Cup, so the Dutchman is expected to start on the bench. Instead, Gavi and Pedri—both rested against Alavés—are primed to reunite in the double pivot, with Dani Olmo keeping his spot as the creative number 10. This trio offers a blend of energy, vision, and control that could overwhelm Betis.

Up front, there's a twist. Raphinha missed the Alavés match due to suspension and is being carefully managed with the World Cup in mind, so the Brazilian will likely start on the bench. That opens the door for Fermín López to take the left-wing role, while Marcus Rashford shifts back to the right side. Robert Lewandowski, expected to play his final home game for Barça on Sunday, should lead the line ahead of Ferran Torres, adding a potent goal-scoring threat to the attack.

Our predicted XI: Joan; Eric, Cubarsí, Martín, Cancelo; Gavi, Pedri; Rashford, Olmo, Fermín; Lewandowski (4-2-3-1).

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