After the tough elimination from the Champions League at the hands of PSG, FC Barcelona arrives at this Clásico against Real Madrid with the obligation to achieve three points if it wants to maintain any hope of fighting for the LaLiga title. The team arrives with low morale, but must recover quickly to try to give its best version and achieve victory at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Next, we leave you with the lineup that Xavi Hernández could have on the green for this important duel.
BY: TER STEGEN – The German goalkeeper is now back with the team and is being one of the best players in this second half of the season. He is indisputable for Xavi Hernández and in each match he makes some very worthwhile saves. The Blaugrana need him at his best level for this clash.
LD: KOUNDÉ – A permanent fixture for Xavi, and even more so with all the injuries in the team. The Spanish coach also does not have the squad to try rotations, much less at such important moments of the season as this one. And after the last duel that led to elimination from the Champions League, defense once again becomes essential.
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DFC: ARAUJO – The Uruguayan once again has a place in Xavi Hernández's eleven after having performed at a high level. He is the undisputed leader of the Blaugrana defense.
DFC: CUBARSI – Cubarsí has emerged as a fundamental pillar in Barcelona's defensive backline. His ability to anticipate the opponent's movements and his dueling skills make him a reliable defender for the team.
LI: CANCEL – The Portuguese full-back is increasingly comfortable on the left wing. Although some recent performances have been criticized, the defender is essential in Xavi Hernández's scheme, especially when he joins the attack, with a great ability to cut inwards and look for long-distance shots.
MC: DE JONG – The Dutch midfielder is a key piece in the team. His absence was very noticeable, and at his highest level his contribution is key to the development of the game proposed by the Spanish coach.
MC: PEDRI – The Canarian has recently returned from injury, and it is clear that he is a different talent on the green. Pedri makes the team play and knows when he should pause, in addition to a great ability to filter passes and play between the lines. His contribution will be key in this match against Real Madrid.
MC: GUNDOGAN – The German midfielder brings experience and class to Barcelona's midfield. His ability to distribute the ball and his accuracy on long-range shots can be dangerous for any opponent.
ED: LAMINE YAMAL – The youth player is one of the most important assets of the Barça team in attack. His imbalance will be key in this duel in which the Blaugrana team needs a victory, so they will have to be brave and go all out.
DC: LEWANDOWSKI – He is currently going through a good moment of form after a difficult start to the season. He doesn't have the best scoring numbers of his career, but he's still a big threat to opposing defenses, so if he has a chance inside the box, chances are he'll end up in the goal.
EI: RAPHINHA: The Brazilian winger has been the best player on the team in recent games. He is in the best version of himself since he landed in Barcelona, and the Blaugranas are clinging to him to achieve a good result at the Santiago Bernabéu.
This is what the formation would look like (1-4-3-3)
Goalie: Ter Stegen
Defenses: Koundé, Araujo, Cubarsi, Cancelo
Midfielders: De Jong, Gundogan, Pedri
Attackers: Lamine Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha
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