Barcelona confirmed starting lineup against Real Betis in LaLiga

Hansi Flick will field a very unfamiliar starting XI this Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at La Cartuja stadium to face Betis.

OK, the normal news is that Pedri is pulling the strings. He is alongside Eric García, who moves out from defence.

The huge shock in the lineup is the inclusion of Roony Bardghji, who starts in the number ‘10′ role.

One of the biggest uncertainties was whether the German coach would keep Robert Lewandowski in the starting eleven or instead give the nod to Ferran Torres, who scored in the previous match. In the end, he chose the Spaniard.

Why is Raphinha not playing for Barcelona against Betis?

It is worth remembering that the Polish striker is going through a difficult spell and has even missed his last two penalties. Raphinha and Lamine Yamal were thought to be guaranteed places in the attacking trio, and both are in excellent form.

However, Rashford beat the Brazilian to the XI. At present, the switch appears tactical, and not due to injuries.

There have also been changes in defence. Gerard Martín and Pau Cubarsí make up the central pairing, with Jules Koundé and Alejandro Balde operating as full-backs.

In goal, Joan García has become one of the key figures behind the team’s improvement in every respect, both defensively and offensively.

Confirmed Barcelona starting XI vs Real Betis:

Joan García; Koundé, Cubarsí, Gerard Martín, Balde; Eric García, Pedri, Roony; Lamine Yamal, Rashford, Ferran

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