Lewandowski, Raphinha start in a 4-2-3-1 – How Barcelona can line up against Real Betis | OneFootball

FC Barcelona take the Spotify Camp Nou for the final time in the 2025/26 season later today when they face Real Betis.

Having celebrated their La Liga title in a spectacular fashion at the start of the week, the Blaugrana had a minor stumble on Wednesday, losing to Deportivo Alaves away from home.

As such, Hansi Flick & co. will be gunning to bounce back strongly, especially with their perfect home record in La Liga this season on the line.

Tonight’s match also happens to be a special one for a certain Robert Lewandowski, as he will say goodbye to the fans at the Spotify Camp Nou ahead of his impending exit when his contract expires.

So, there will be that added motivation to make the evening memorable with a statement performance and victory.

Heading into the game, Barça will again be without key midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who did not train with the team on Saturday due to illness. Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford was also absent from training and question marks remain over his availability.

Raphinha and Fermin Lopez are back after missing the last game, while Lamine Yamal remains unavailable.

With that out of the way, here’s how Flick could set his team up against Manuel Pellegrini’s side at the Spotify Camp Nou in their final home match of the season.

Defence

As Flick already confirmed in his press conference, Joan Garcia will be back in the starting lineup today after earning a well-deserved rest against Alaves, where Wojciech Szczesny got the nod in goal.

The manager is also expected to reinstate his first-choice backline for the match after rotating heavily in midweek.

It should see Eric Garcia slot in at right-back again, while Joao Cancelo comes in at left-back. Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde, respectively, will make way.

At the heart of the defence, Gerard Martin is expected to reclaim his place as Pau Cubarsi’s partner, replacing youngster Alvaro Cortes, who had a fine showing on his first-team debut vs Alaves.

Midfield

Pedri and Gavi to return to the starting XI. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

There will be wholesale changes in the middle of the park as well, with Pedri and Gavi expected to resume their partnership as the double pivot for Barcelona after having made way for Marc Casado and Marc Bernal in the previous match.

The two La Masia graduates should, however, get minutes off the bench later on in the game.

In the No. 10 position, though, no change is expected with Dani Olmo continuing as the advanced playmaker for the newly-crowned champions of Spain.

Attack

Flick has already confirmed that Robert Lewandowski will start in his final home game for Barcelona, and the Pole will be intent on signing off with a goal or two against Betis.

Meanwhile, Raphinha is back available after serving a suspension and should return to the starting XI, potentially slotting in on the right flank with no Lamine Yamal and uncertainty around Marcus Rashford.

On the left wing, it is likely to be Fermin Lopez, who has enjoyed another exceptional season and was shockingly ignored for the La Liga 2025/26 Team of the Season.

Roony Bardghji will likely get some minutes in the second period.