"Barça learned in their first meeting of the season with Elche that Eder Sarabia's side is dangerous and loves to attack, so Hansi Flick will look to use a strong lineup in this one to make sure of the points. There could still be some changes in the team, though, and we expect one at the back with Eric Garcia as Pau Cubarsí's center-back partner"
"Marc Bernal was very impactful in his 45 minutes off the bench in the Champions League comeback against Copenhagen in midweek, and we think Flick will reward his performance with a start in the double pivot alongside the returning Frenkie de Jong. Another influential player against Copenhagen was Dani Olmo, and we think he'll start this one in his more familiar number 10 role with Fermín López going to the bench."
"Lamine Yamal continued his very strong run of form with another goal and assist against Copenhagen, and he and Raphinha are locks to start this one on the wings. Ferran Torres returned from injury in midweek, and we think he'll regain his spot up front to give Robert Lewandowski a chance to rest after starting three games in a row for the first time in a while."
Barcelona return to La Liga aiming to maintain a narrow lead as they face an attacking Elche side. Hansi Flick will set up a strong lineup with Eric Garcia partnering Pau Cubarsí at center-back, creating a midfield slot that benches Gerard Martín while Jules Koundé and Alejandro Balde keep their full-back roles. Marc Bernal starts in the double pivot alongside Frenkie de Jong, with Dani Olmo in the number 10 role and Fermín López on the bench. Lamine Yamal and Raphinha start on the wings, Ferran Torres leads the line to rest Robert Lewandowski. Possible XI is a 4-2-3-1.
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