Official: Barcelona starting eleven vs Atletico Madrid | OneFootball

With less than an hour remaining before Barcelona take on Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano, the Catalans have announced their starting eleven.

Pau Cubarsi is the one big change in defence made by Hansi Flick from the team that secured a narrow win over SL Benfica in midweek.

The young defender replaces Ronald Araujo at the heart of the four-man backline, where he will be accompanied by Inigo Martinez.

However, the biggest change coming from Flick is in midfield, where he has opted to start with Marc Casado ahead of Frenkie de Jong.

It is a bold move by the German considering how the Dutch international has been playing lately.

In the attack, Dani Olmo retains his place in the number ten role and will look to provide creative support alongside the likes of Lamine Yamal and Raphinha.

Robert Lewandowski will lead the Barcelona frontline as usual, with the Pole keen on extending his goalscoring tally this season.