Official: Barcelona starting XI against Real Betis | La Liga | OneFootball

FC Barcelona are set to kick off their game against Real Betis soon, and it is a match that the Catalan giants absolutely have to win. With the La Liga title race in full flow right now, even a single slip-up can be catastrophic.

Fortunately, Hansi Flick has some top players at his disposal, and this is a great opportunity to make use of them. With the official starting eleven now out, it is clear to see that the German coach wants his team to aim for all three points here.

In goal, Joan Garcia starts for FC Barcelona in this crucial La Liga outing. The Spanish goalkeeper will likely be called into action several times during this game, and it will be up to him to make sure that Barça’s goal remains safe.

Ahead of him, Pau Cubarsi and Gerard Martin start as the two centre-backs for Barça. They will be expected to help build up play from the back while simultaneously making sure that they snuff out any and all attacks that Real Betis try to initiate.

On the flanks, Alejandro Balde and Jules Kounde will be starting for Barça as the full-backs. Both of them will have a lot of ground to cover, but they have the skillset to carry out their duties effectively.

In the midfield, Eric Garcia and Pedri start together, and they will look to dominate proceedings for Barça against Real Betis. Both of them will need to create chances and opportunities for their forwards, while simultaneously helping out their other teammates.

Ahead of them, Lamine Yamal and Marcus Rashford start on the wings for Barça, and they will look to create chances against the opposition. In between them, Roony Bardghji starts as the team’s central attacking midfielder right behind the centre-forward.

Up top, Ferran Torres starts for Hansi Flick’s team. He will need to ensure that he is clinical with his chances and also contributes in terms of the team’s overall pressing to ensure that Barça remains the dominant team in this game.