Barça Confirms Strategy After Flick’s Training Session
FC Barcelona prepares for a crucial match against Espanyol, seeking their ninth consecutive La Liga victory. The match is scheduled for tonight at 21:00, taking place at the RCDE Stadium in Cornellà-El Prat.
Starting Lineup and Key Players
- Goalkeeper: Joan Garcia
- Defenders: Jules Koundé, Pau Cubarsí, Gerard Martín, Alejandro Balde
- Midfield: Frenkie de Jong, Eric Garcia
- Attack: Raphinha (midfield), Lamine Yamal and Marcus Rashford (wings), Ferran Torres (center forward)
Notably, Pedri González and Dani Olmo will start the match on the bench after receiving medical clearance earlier today. Pedri had been recovering from a left calf injury, while Olmo was sidelined due to a left shoulder dislocation.
Unavailable Players
Despite the strong lineup, Barcelona will miss several key players due to injuries:
- Andreas Christensen
- Pablo Páez Gavira (‘Gavi’)
- Ronald Araujo (in recovery from mental health issues)
There are no players suspended for the upcoming match against Real Sociedad, scheduled for Sunday, January 18, at 21:00. Barcelona leads La Liga with a four-point advantage over Real Madrid and has already secured the winter championship title.
