Yamal starts! Barcelona and Valencia name starting XIs for LaLiga opener | OneFootball

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Ben Browning·17 August 2024

Yamal starts! Barcelona and Valencia name starting XIs for LaLiga opener

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Hansi Flick has named young midfielder Marc Casado in the first XI of his Barcelona reign, while Lamine Yamal also features.

The German is heading into his first competitive game in charge of the Blaugrana, and will be hoping for all three points to kick off his Barcelona reign as they head to Valencia to kick off the La Liga season.


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To do that, Lamine Yamal has returned to the starting XI, while Iñigo Martínez partners Pau Cubarsí at the heart of defence, though Dani Olmo has not made the squad.

Meanwhile, Valencia name first choice goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili in their XI despite him continuing to be linked with a move to Liverpool, and impressive midfielder Javi Guerra is also lining up against the Blaugrana.