Official: Barcelona starting XI against Alaves | La Liga | OneFootball

FC Barcelona are set to kick off their game against Deportivo Alaves soon. A crucial La Liga clash for the Catalan giants, it is one that Hansi Flick’s team simply must win. With a golden opportunity to revive their La Liga title hopes, Barcelona will be aiming for all three points.

Moreover, with this game taking place at the Montjuic Stadium, Barça will have the advantage of their home supporters backing them up. However, the consequences will also be just as brutal if the Catalan side is unable to get all the three points that they need right now.

With Hansi Flick being aware of this situation, he knew that a strong line-up would have to be put out in order to ensure a good result. Ultimately, the German coach’s starting eleven for the game has now been revealed.

Here is the official starting line-up for Barcelona against Deportivo Alaves.

In goal, as expected, Barcelona will be fielding Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. Now the first-choice goalkeeper for Hansi Flick, the Pole will be the man responsible for putting a stop to any and all attacks that come towards the Barça goal from the Alaves players.

Ahead of him, looking to fortify the team’s defensive structure, will be Ronald Araujo and Pau Cubarsi. The young Spaniard’s ball-playing abilities could be vital for Hansi Flick’s team in this fixture, and his partner will need to be alert regarding his defensive duties as well.

On either flank, Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde will be covering the fullback roles for the team today. The Spaniard will be looking to make use of his electric pace, while the Frenchman will be looking to continue his streak of continuity this season and help out the team.

Ahead of them, Pedri and Marc Casado will be making up the double pivot of the team. Their technical qualities and ability to provide line-breaking passes will be crucial for Barcelona to play the kind of game that they wish to impose on the opponent.

In front of them, the attacking trident behind the centre-forward will be compromised of Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Gavi. The three of them will be looking to cause problems directly for Alaves while also making use of their creativity to help other teammates out as well.

Lastly, the focal point of the frontline will be Robert Lewandowski. With Barcelona aiming for victory, the centre-forward will need to be clinical in front of goal and ensure that he finishes the chances that come his way.