Barcelona predicted starting XI against Athletic Club | La Liga | OneFootball

FC Barcelona will be welcoming Athletic Club for their second La Liga fixture of the season. This time around, the Catalan giants will be at home in front of their own fans at the Spotify Camp Nou, and many will be eager to see Hansi Flick’s team perform at their highest level again.

After demolishing Elche in their opening league fixture, Barcelona will be looking to carry that momentum forward into this game. In fact, there is a possibility that a certain summer signing could make his debut in this game as well.

Here is how Barça could line up for this league clash against Athletic Club.

Goalkeeper: Joan Garcia

Kept a clean sheet in his previous outing, and Joan Garcia will be eager to do that again in this clash. The Spanish shot-stopper remains Hansi Flick’s first choice between the sticks, and that will likely remain true moving forward.

Right-back: Eric Garcia

Now considered a guarantee at the right-back position for Hansi Flick, Eric Garcia will have a lot of responsibility this season. In this particular game, the Spaniard will need to remain defensively aware while also contributing offensively.

Centre-back: Andreas Christensen

The experienced Danish defender continues to enjoy his resurgence and was solid at the back against Elche. In this upcoming game, he will be hoping to deliver more of the same and helping Barcelona minimise any kind of damage.

Centre-back: Gerard Martin

Delivered a strong performance in his previous outing, and will be hoping to add more performances like that under his belt. After all, the Spaniard will be hoping to retain his place as one of Flick’s most trusted defensive players this season.

Left-back: Joao Cancelo

Despite not having started the previous game, Joao Cancelo came on during the second half and got some minutes to adjust himself. For this game in particular, he might be ready to start for the team.

CDM: Marc Bernal

There is no denying that Marc Bernal was not at his best in the previous game, but the good news is that he still has a lot of quality to showcase. He seems likely to start this fixture considering Gavi’s unavailability, and he has the quality to justify the team’s faith in him.

CDM: Pedri

Everything changed once he entered the pitch in the previous game, and Barcelona will surely want him to be starting this one as well. With Pedri on the pitch, the team always looks better in possession and even without it.

LAM: Karim Adeyemi

Showcased exactly why Hansi Flick wanted him in his team this season during the game against Elche, and it would make sense for him to retain his starting place in this game.

CAM: Fermin Lopez

Absolutely sensational in his previous outing, and Flick will certainly want him starting this game and producing more of the same. The danger he presents in front of goal is unmatched by most midfielders in world football, and his intensity is another key factor beyond it.

RAM: Lamine Yamal

Undeniably underwhelming in his previous outing, Lamine Yamal can surely improve his level and showcase his best version again. However, it will take some serious attention to detail and eagerness on his part to make that happen.