Barcelona predicted lineup vs Celta Vigo - La Liga | OneFootball

Barcelona face a trip to Celta Vigo in La Liga on Saturday evening as they aim to bounce back from their surprise defeat to Real Sociedad before the international break.

The Catalan giants fell to a 1-0 loss in San Sebastian and failed to even register a shot on target as they surrendered ground at the summit of the table. It was the first time in 30 matches that Barcelona hadn't scored and the absence of influential teenager Lamine Yamal was sorely felt.

Hansi Flick has had the November international break to remedy any issues and Barca should be raring to put mid-table Celta to the sword on Saturday. Injuries continue to wreak havoc for the German coach but he has enough firepower at his disposal for the journey to Vigo.

Here is how Barcelona could line up at the weekend.

Barcelona predicted lineup vs Celta Vigo (4-2-3-1)

Raphinha is in exceptional form / Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/GettyImages

GK: Inaki Pena - Pena hasn't entirely convinced since Marc-Andre ter Stegen's injury and emergency signing Wojciech Szczesny may be itching for his first minutes in a Barcelona shirt sooner rather than later.

RB: Jules Kounde - There was no rest for the dependable Kounde over the break as Didier Deschamps started him in both of France's encounters. A lack of viable alternatives mean the right-back has played almost every match this season for Barca.

CB: Pau Cubarsi - Cubarsi also earned minutes over the international break, playing the entirety of Spain's 3-2 win over Switzerland. The young defender will need to keep close tabs on experienced compatriots Iago Aspas and Borja Iglesias.

CB: Inigo Martinez - Martinez has become a regular this season following injuries to Andreas Christensen and Ronald Araujo. The veteran has performed wonderfully in their absence.

LB: Alejandro Balde - The left-back endured a difficult evening against Real Sociedad and the energetic Takefusa Kubo before the break. He's well-rested ahead of the trip to Vigo as he hopes for a quieter evening this time around.

DM: Frenkie de Jong - Barcelona have to be careful with the return of Gavi and they won't want to place too much stress on De Jong either after his lengthy spell on the sidelines. He's started the last two matches for Barca and returned to the Dutch national team over the break.

DM: Pedri - Marc Casado could be utilised in a sitting role depending on how Flick configures his side but Pedri is also well-placed to feature as part of the double pivot. Fortunately he won't be on penalty duty in Vigo after his miss against Switzerland.

RW: Raphinha - With Yamal still sidelined for Barca, Raphinha may be moved over to the right-hand side on Saturday. It's a position he knows well and he will be in confident mood after scoring seven in his last seven for club and country.

AM: Dani Olmo - Olmo was only used as a substitute against Real Sociedad but should start in Vigo. The attacking midfielder is being managed after injury but has already become a crucial figure in a feared Barca front four.

LW: Ferran Torres - Whether Torres is fit enough to feature at the weekend remains to be seen but he's back in training after a hamstring issue. Injuries to Yamal and Ansu Fati, as well as Fermin Lopez's poor performance on the wing last time out, mean Torres may come into the XI.

ST: Robert Lewandowski - Having missed the international break with a minor back problem, Lewandowski should be available for the clash with Celta. The home side will not be pleased to hear that, with the Barca forward having scored 19 goals in 17 games at club level this term.