The Blaugrana host Mallorca on the penultimate matchday, a game that will also mark the farewell for Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba at Camp Nou.
What unfolds this Sunday is a poignant gathering for Barcelona, welcoming Mallorca to Spotify Camp Nou. Two club legends, Busquets and Alba, will close their long chapters with the Blaugrana in what has been their home for many seasons.
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Busquets and Alba line up for one final Barcelona start
With the situation clear, both Busquets and Alba look set to begin the match. Busquets, a definite starter for Xavi Hernández, will play his last game at the venue that shaped so much of his career. Alba, who has shared the left-back spot with the emergence of Alex Balde, has still logged minutes this season and, up to now, has featured in 29 matches across all competitions.
There could be some changes around the rest of Xavi’s XI. Iñaki Peña might start in goal after his debut against Real Valladolid the previous week. In defense, with Jules Koundé dealing with discomfort and Ronald Araújo unavailable, Andreas Christensen and Marcos Alonso could continue as central options. Up front, Robert Lewandowski is expected to lead the line, flanked by Ousmane Dembélé, with a third attacker potentially coming from a competition between Raphinha and Ansu Fati. The tactical setup suggests one or both wingers might be rotated as the season nears its end. Pedri, meanwhile, is not in the squad.
There is also chatter about possible lineup variations as Xavi weighs final selections for the campaign.
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Mallorca arrives without Kang-in Lee
On the Mallorca side, Javier Aguirre has his squad focused on snatching seventh place and the chance to enter European competition next season. Mallorca will aim to dampen the celebrations around Busquets and Alba while coping with Kang-in Lee’s suspension, along with Anthony Sánchez.
Most signs point to Aguirre naming a near-identical XI to the one that beat Valencia midweek, with Manu Morlanes potentially starting and Jaume Costa stepping in for Kang-in Lee. The visitors will lean on Vedat Muriqi in attack as their main focal point.
Fans can keep tabs on Barcelona’s progress through the club’s official channels and match-day updates.
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LINEUPS OF BARCELONA VS. MAJORCA
FC Barcelona (1-4-3-3): Ter Stegen; Balde, Christensen, Koundé, Alba; Gavi, Busquets, De Jong; Dembélé, Lewandowski, Ansu Fati
Majorca (1-5-4-1): Grefa; Pablo Maffeo, Valjent, Copete, Gaya, Jaume Costa; Manu Morlanes, Baba, Dani Rodriguez, Amath; Muriqi
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