Barcelona line-up confirmed for Athletic, Pedri and Cubarsí start | OneFootball

Barcelona have confirmed their line-up for the visit of Athletic Club, with few changes from the 5-0 win at Elche. As reported by as.com, Pedri and Cubarsí start, while Rodrigo awaits his debut on the bench.

Joan García starts in goal. Eric Garcia and Xavi Espart continue at full-back. In central defence Cubarsí replaces Christensen to partner Gerard Martín.

Bernal keeps his place in midfield alongside Pedri, and Gavi is not in the squad as a precaution. Fermín also starts. Rodri will feature in the second half.

Raphinha continues as a false nine after scoring twice at Elche. Lamine lines up on the right, and Adeyemi is rested. Anthony Gordon, who supplied two assists on his official debut, takes the other attacking berth.

Flick keeps alterations to a minimum for the Spotify Camp Nou opener as Barcelona defend their LaLiga crown. Several recent World Cup players remain short of peak condition. They are operating without a classic centre forward following the departures of Robert Lewandowski, Ferran Torres and Rashford.

Source: as.com

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