Official: Barcelona name starting XI for CA Osasuna clash | La Liga | OneFootball

FC Barcelona will soon be kicking off their game against CA Osasuna, and it promises to be an exciting clash. At Spotify Camp Nou, with the home supporters behind them, this is a great chance for Hansi Flick’s team to get their hands on three crucial points.

With the league leaders at home, Flick will know that this is an opportunity they cannot allow to slip away. For that reason, the German coach has decided to go with a strong XI from the start.

Here is the official starting XI for Barça to take on Osasuna.

In goal, Joan Garcia starts for FC Barcelona, to no one’s surprise. The Catalan giants will be relying on the Spanish goalkeeper to keep CA Osasuna at bay, and his performance could prove crucial.

Ahead of him, Pau Cubarsí and Gerard Martín start together as the team’s primary centre-backs. Both players will be looking to play out from the back while ensuring they remain defensively solid.

On the flanks, Alejandro Balde and Jules Koundé start for La Blaugrana. Both players will need to be sharp and cover a lot of distance, but that is exactly why they remain trusted by the German coach.

In midfield, Pedri is accompanied by Eric Garcia to ensure that things remain in control for Barcelona. Both players will be tasked with making sure that possession remains in Barça’s hands and that chances are created with efficiency.

Ahead of the midfield duo, Lamine Yamal and Marcus Rashford start on the wings and will look to wreak havoc against Osasuna’s defence. Between them, Raphinha starts and will aim to bring intensity and a goalscoring threat as the central attacking midfielder.

Up top, Ferran Torres starts as the primary centre-forward for Flick’s team. He will need to be clinical in front of the goal while pressing efficiently and in cohesion with the rest of his teammates to apply pressure effectively.