Barcelona predicted lineup vs Athletic Club - La Liga
Barcelona continue their La Liga title charge on Sunday when they travel to Athletic Club.
Xavi's side are looking to add further silverware to their cabinet having already won the Supercopa de Espana and are well set to win their league title since 2019, sitting nine points ahead of rivals Real Madrid.
Here's the side they could deploy against an out of form Athletic.
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Barcelona predicted lineup vs Athletic Club (4-3-3)
GK: Marc-Andre ter Stegen - Has conceded six goals to Athletic's Inaki Williams previously and the battle between them will be a key one here.
RB: Jules Kounde - Has hinted he isn't happy playing at right back but seems to be the best option right now.
CB: Eric Garcia - Hasn't improved enough to demand a regular starting place since his switch from Manchester City but will get an opportunity with Ronald Araujo suspended.
CB: Andreas Christensen - Has impressed in recent weeks and shook off a knock to play in the 1-0 win over Valencia.
LB: Alex Balde - Continues to get the nod at left back over Jordi Alba. The 19-year-old has four league assists this season.
CM: Gavi - Has had a few recent suspensions in La Liga and Europe to deal with but will return to midfield at San Mames.
CM: Sergio Busquets - Might turn like a truck these days but there's still magic in Busquets' pirouetting feet and is a firm Xavi favourite.
CM: Frenkie de Jong - Now running Barca's midfield with authority while continuing to deny interest in a move to Manchester United.
RW: Raphinha - Is close to a suspension for yellow card accumulation but was the all important figure against Valencia, netting the game's only goal in the 16th minute.
ST: Robert Lewandowski - Reports in Spain claim Poland international is ready to return from injury, having not played since the Almeria defeat.
LW: Ferran Torres - May drift out wide to accommodate Lewandowski's return, having played in a central role in recent weeks.