Frenkie de Jong To Return | 4-3-3 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs PSG | OneFootball

After failing to qualify for the knockout rounds last year, Barcelona have made good progress in the UEFA Champions League so far. They won their group and then overpowered Napoli in the Round of 16, only to draw PSG in the quarter-final fixture.

The Spanish Giants will travel to France this week to face the Ligue 1 toppers. Having a good run across all competitions recently, Xavi’s men will head into the clash with a lot of confidence. However, they must be on their toes to defuse the threats of Kylian Mbappe and their former winger Ousmane Dembele.

4-3-3 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs PSG

Defence

Marc-Andre ter Stegen is the man with the gloves for Barcelona without any second thought. He should be operating at his best level to deny PSG from finding the back of the net. Jules Kounde has done well as the right-back and hence, expect no change there.

While Ronald Araujo remains the leader in the defensive line, Pau Cubarsi is the front-runner to accompany him ahead of Inigo Martinez. The teenager has shown great skills and temperament this season. Joao Cancelo is likely to retain his spot as the left-back. He will be given the role to limit Ousmane Dembele’s involvement.

BARCELONA, SPAIN – MARCH 30: Pau Cubarsi of FC Barcelona runs with the ball during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and UD Las Palmas at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 30, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Midfield

Ilkay Gundogan is the engine of the midfield and will be expected to leave an impact on the game. Frenkie de Jong recently returned to training from an ankle injury and should be walking into the XI. There will be a race between Fermin Lopez and Sergi Roberto for the third midfield spot.

Attack

Without a doubt, Robert Lewandowski retains the striker, and Lamine Yamal operates on the right wing. On the left flank, Xavi is likely to deploy Raphinha, who has shown good form recently. Joao Felix should be coming off the bench in the second half.

Gavi (ACL) and Alejandro Balde (hamstring) are the confirmed absentees, while Pedri (thigh) and Andreas Christensen (Achilles) could be back.

4-3-3 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs PSG