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Headline: Flick Resurrects Lethal Trio, Bernal Gets Starting Nod as Barcelona Celebrates Anniversary
Barcelona, Spain – In a shakeup to the Barcelona lineup, manager Hansi Flick is set to unleash a revitalized attacking force as the Blaugrana take on Deportivo Alavés at Spotify Camp Nou today at 4:15 PM CET. The match coincides with the club’s 126th anniversary.
The biggest surprise is the return of Raphinha to the starting eleven after more than two months sidelined. He will join Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski to form a potentially explosive attacking trio.
Youngster Marc Bernal also earns a starting spot, marking his first start since suffering a serious knee injury in August 2024. Bernal will partner with Marc Casadó in the midfield.
Jules Koundé will start on the bench. Meanwhile, Frenkie de Jong is absent from the squad due to family reasons.
The full starting lineup will see Joan Garcia in goal, protected by a defensive line of Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsí, Gerard Martín, and Alejandro Balde. Dani Olmo will play in attacking midfield.
Pedri, recently cleared by medical staff, will start on the bench, marking his return after a five-week absence due to an injury sustained against Real Madrid. The bench also includes Wojciech Szczesny, Eder Aller, Andreas Christensen, Tommy Marqués, Pedro Fernández ‘Dro’, Ferran Torres, Marcus Rashford and Roony Bardghji.
Key players Marc ter Stegen and Gavi remain sidelined with long-term injuries. Fermín is out with a minor calf injury. Ronald Araujo is ruled out due to a stomach virus contracted after the Chelsea-Barça match, according to Flick.
Barcelona will be hoping this revised lineup can deliver a celebratory victory on their historic anniversary.
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