Official: Barcelona starting XI against Eintracht Frankfurt | UCL | OneFootball

FC Barcelona are set to kick off their game against Eintracht Frankfurt soon. Taking place at the Spotify Camp Nou, this is a crucial fixture that both teams want to get something out of but La Blaugrana should have the upper hand when it comes to having positive momentum on their side.

Moreover, with the fans backing them up and their squad almost fully fit now, Hansi Flick’s team will need to be at their very best. Fortunately, the German coach has decided to field a strong starting eleven for this game.

Here is the official Barça starting eleven to take on Eintracht Frankfurt.

In goal, to no one’s surprise, Joan Garcia starts for Barça. The Spanish goalkeeper will need to ensure that La Blaugrana feel safe in this game, and that the opposition find it difficult to get past him during the match.

Ahead of him, Pau Cubarsi and Gerard Martin start as the two centre-backs for the Catalan giants. Both of them will have a big test in this game, and they will need to help reduce the attacks that Joan Garcia will have to deal with while also helping in building up the attack.

On the flanks, Alejandro Balde and Jules Kounde start for Hansi Flick’s team. Both of them will need to be extremely sharp for this European clash, and they will always need to be aware of their fellow defenders and the opponents that they are supposed to mark.

In midfield, Pedri and Eric Garcia will be the two players that start for Barcelona. Both of them will be crucial if Flick’s team wants to control the tempo of this match, and they will have a lot of work to do.

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Over on the wings, Lamine Yamal and Raphinha will occupy the right and left wings respectively. Both players have the quality to make a big difference, and Hansi Flick will be betting on that difference-making ability tonight. In between them, Fermin Lopez starts as the central attacking midfielder.

Lastly, up top, Robert Lewandowski starts for La Blaugrana in this crucial fixture. Irrespective of whether or not chances come his way, he will need to ensure that he remains committed to a high level of intensity and making sure that he presses with his teammates.