Flick rotates heavily after El Clásico thriller – title on the line in Thursday’s derby!
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Details:
Barcelona will make five key changes to their starting XI as they prepare for Thursday’s decisive La Liga clash against Espanyol. With the league title just one win away, Hansi Flick is opting to rest several players after the exhausting 4-3 El Clásico win.
Major Switches:
Pau Cubarsí out (minor injury); Ronald Araújo in
Christensen returns for Íñigo Martínez
Alejandro Balde reclaims left-back role
Dani Olmo likely rested; Fermín López starts
Robert Lewandowski leads the line, chasing the Pichichi trophy
Predicted XI:
Szczesny; Garcia, Araújo, Christensen, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Fermín, Raphinha; Lewandowski
What’s at stake?
A victory secures the 2024/25 La Liga title for Barça with two games to spare, making this Catalan derby not just a battle for pride—but for glory.
Eyes on Flick’s masterplan: Can he balance rotation and ruthlessness to deliver the title? All roads lead to Thursday’s showdown!
