How Barcelona could line up against RCD Espanyol | OneFootball

The upcoming game for FC Barcelona in La Liga will be a tough encounter against RCD Espanyol away from home. Both Catalan teams will want to be the side that wins all three points from this clash, but there can really only be one victor.

Fortunately for Hansi Flick, he will have most of his squad available for this game, and they should be ready to deliver strong performances after getting some much-needed rest. However, against an opponent as strong as this, he will need to field a strong lineup.

Here is how Barcelona could line up against Espanyol.

Predicted Barcelona Line-up vs RCD Espanyol:

Goalkeeper: Joan Garcia

The Spanish goalkeeper will possibly have to endure a very hostile environment, and one that the Espanyol fans will try to use to their advantage. However, it will be up to him to stay focused and deliver a strong performance.

Right-back: Jules Kounde

Up and down this season, Jules Kounde is yet to find his most consistent form. While the rest of the team continues to improve, the Frenchman could be doing a lot better on an individual level, and this game could be a great opportunity for him.

Centre-back: Pau Cubarsi

The primary ball-playing centre-back in this team, Pau Cubarsi’s distribution is always a great asset for the team. Having him start would be ideal for Hansi Flick’s set-up.

Centre-back: Gerard Martin

So far this season, no player has been more consistent recently than Barça’s left-sided centre-back, Gerard Martin. An unlikely hero, he has earned his place as a starter in this team through solid performances.

Left-back: Alejandro Balde

The electric Spanish left-back will likely have to cover a lot of ground in this game, but he has the quality to make it count as well.

The Dutchman always acts as the ideal partner for his other midfielders in his deeper role, and partnering him up with Pedri is always a good choice. If that ends up happening here, Flick can expect great things from both of them.

There are few players in world football who can dictate a game as well as Pedri does. With the Spanish midfielder on the pitch, Hansi Flick’s team always operates with more control and functionality.

There is no denying the fact that Lamine Yamal is one of the most exciting players in world football, and he combines that flair with effectiveness. Having that kind of quality in the team is always a boost.

CAM: Fermin Lopez

Always a threat in those central areas, Fermin Lopez almost looks unstoppable on his day. Moreover, with Dani Olmo still a doubt, Lopez might just be guaranteed to start in that central attacking midfield role.

With Raphinha in the team, Barcelona always brings more intensity and drive from the very start. Moreover, with his ability to decide games by himself, he is the perfect player to lead the charge in this intense clash.

Currently the team’s top scorer in La Liga, Ferran Torres is certainly enjoying finding the back of the net this season and should be in contention to start.