Xavi plans to employ the formation that helped Barcelona secure a victory over Porto in midweek’s Champions League match, aiming to replicate the same setup for the upcoming domestic clash.
The focus this Sunday remains on FC Barcelona as they prepare to face Atlético de Madrid in the fifteenth round of La Liga. After their midweek win at Montjuïc against Porto, Xavi Hernández’s squad looks to continue their strong run in the league and maintain momentum heading into another demanding fixture.
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Anticipated lineup consistency
Barcelona arrived from a Champions League triumph over Porto, having already secured a spot in the knockout stage, and are expected to field the same team that produced the win against the Portuguese side, as the coach expressed satisfaction with the performance. With Marc-André ter Stegen’s status still under consideration, Iñaki Peña could be set to start. The attack would likely feature Joao Félix, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski leading the line.
Diego Simeone’s selection dilemma
Diego Simeone faces a choice between Lino and Rorro for a starting role, with early indications favoring the former. In attack, Rodrigo De Paul, Antoine Griezmann and Álvaro Morata are expected to spearhead Atlético’s offensive plan.
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POSSIBLE ALIGNMENTS OF BARCELONA VS. ATLETICO DE MADRID
Barcelona: Iñaki Peña, Araujo, Koundé, Iñigo, Cancelo, De Jong, Gündogan, Pedri, Joao Félix, Raphinha and Lewandowski.
Atlético de Madrid: Oblak, Nahuel, Giménez, Witsel, Hermoso, Lino, Llorente, Koke, De Paul, Griezmann and Morata.
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