Barcelona XI vs Sevilla – Predicted lineup and team news

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·19 September 2026

Barcelona XI vs Sevilla – Predicted lineup and team news

Barcelona will aim to extend their winning run and maintain their impressive goalscoring form ahead of the international break as they travel to face Sevilla on Saturday in their upcoming La Liga fixture.

Barcelona are currently experiencing an unblemished, historic beginning to the domestic campaign under manager Hansi Flick. The side leading La Liga holds a secure position at the summit of the table with a flawless 18 points collected from six games, demonstrating a remarkably efficient and dangerous attacking unit. Their outstanding momentum was further emphasised by an extraordinary 7–2 midweek victory over Racing Santander, driven by a three-goal performance from Raphinha. This result came after an action-packed 4–2 win away at Levante and a commanding 5–1 success in European competition against Feyenoord.

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The Catalan club must deal with an important forced change in goal. First-choice goalkeeper Joan García will miss the match after sustaining a knee injury during the week, opening the door for experienced keeper Wojciech Szczęsny to step into a crucial starting role.

Barcelona’s treatment room still includes long-term absentees Frenkie de Jong and Roony Bardghji, both of whom are working their way back from serious knee problems.

On a brighter note, Flick is set to bring several important players back into the starting eleven. Key defensive figure Pau Cubarsí, along with midfielders Fermín López and Xavi Espart, are all anticipated to return to the lineup after being rested midweek.

They will provide support to a dynamic forward line headed by Raphinha, who arrives at the match brimming with confidence after his outstanding three-goal display earlier in the week.