Predicted Barcelona starting XI for La Liga clash vs Osasuna | OneFootball

FC Barcelona return for La Liga action, and they will be visited by CA Osasuna this time around at the Spotify Camp Nou. Currently sitting at the top of the league table, La Blaugrana will need to ensure that they sustain that position.

For the Catalan giants, it is essential to get a good result here and put even more pressure on Real Madrid as Los Blancos look to catch up to the league leaders. As such, Hansi Flick might just opt to field a strong starting eleven for this game.

Predicted Barcelona Line-up vs CA Osasuna

Goalkeeper: Joan Garcia

The number one choice in between the sticks, and for good reason. Joan Garcia should be a guarantee to start this game without any questions.

Right-back: Jules Kounde

Two goals in his last game for Barça, Jules Kounde delivered a crucial performance for the team to get a win over Eintracht Frankfurt. The Frenchman deserves to start here.

Centre-back: Pau Cubarsi

His technical ability and reading of the game are essential assets for this Barça team to perform well. Having him start for the team might just be crucial if La Blaugrana want more stability in this game.

Centre-back: Gerard Martin

As a left-sided centre-back, Gerard Martin has proven himself to be quite dependable this season. Considering his good run of form, it might be a good idea to let him continue to play in that position.

Left-back: Alejandro Balde

Thanks to his pace and ability to dominate the left flank, Alejandro Balde remains a valuable asset in Hansi Flick’s team. However, he needs to be a bit more efficient in the final third to give his team an extra edge.

CDM: Eric Garcia

The Spaniard seems to have impressed Hansi Flick with his performances in midfield, so it might be possible that he ends up starting again at the expense of Frenkie de Jong.

CDM: Pedri

Whether it is about controlling the game’s tempo or creating clear chances for others, there are few players in world football on Pedri’s level. With him on the pitch, Barcelona always look much better.

RAM: Lamine Yamal

Whenever Lamine Yamal is on the pitch, Barça can never truly lose hope, no matter the state of any game. His ability to create something out of nothing is simply outrageous, and the team will need that in this game.

CAM: Raphinha

With Raphinha on the pitch, Barça are guaranteed to be more intense and eager without the ball as well. That kind of mentality is exactly why the Brazilian is so crucial to this team.

LAM: Marcus Rashford 

The English winger has not been starting many games as of late, but this might be an opportunity for Hansi Flick to give him a start. He has been influential coming off the bench, so he deserves a start this time around.

Centre-forward: Ferran Torres

Currently enjoying a great run of form, the Spanish forward seems to be the ideal option to start in this game. It depends on Flick, but his form speaks for itself.