Official: Barcelona name starting XI for Feyenoord clash | UCL | OneFootball

FC Barcelona will shortly be kicking off their UEFA Champions League campaign with their first match in the competition this season. They will be welcoming Dutch side Feyenoord to the Spotify Camp Nou, and this game promises to be intense.

Both teams will want to grab as many points as possible here, but Barça will certainly be the favourites to take all three points themselves. In fact, Hansi Flick’s starting eleven clearly showcases the intent with which Barcelona is coming into this match.

Here is the official starting line-up for La Blaugrana.

Joan Garcia retains his place in goal and will continue to be the team’s first-choice goalkeeper this season under Hansi Flick’s orders. His shot-stopping and distribution have both been outstanding so far this season, and he will be hoping to keep another clean sheet.

Ahead of him, the defensive partnership of Pau Cubarsi and Andreas Christensen will be looking to defend the Barcelona goal throughout the match. Both players are capable enough to do that and have enough of an understanding with each other to coordinate the defensive line well.

On the flanks, Jules Kounde and Joao Cancelo are starting to give Barça options out wide both offensively and defensively. Against a team like Feyenoord, they will need to be sharp and focused to ensure that they play their respective roles well.

In the midfield, Hansi Flick has entrusted Rodri and Pedri to start in the double-pivot. Both players have their own unique strengths and traits to offer, and that combination could prove to be effective in this game given how they played against Valencia.

Ahead of them, Dani Olmo has been chosen to start as the team’s central attacking midfielder. Beyond just being a goal threat himself, he will also need to facilitate his teammates and create opportunities for them.

Lastly, up top in attack, the trio of Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, and Karim Adeyemi are starting together. All three of those players can hurt the opposition in their own unique ways, and Barcelona could use their talents in a game like this.