Barcelona are preparing to face Real Betis, with coach Hansi Flick planning to rotate the squad. The match at Camp Nou will be the team’s final home game of the season. Flick has already confirmed that Joan Garcia and Lewandowski will start the match.
Flick Forced Into Changes
Hansi Flick will have to make changes to his starting eleven due to player unavailability. Lamine Yamal is out injured, and De Jong is also unavailable. Rashford did not train, but there is still some hope he will be available. Flick did not specify the reasons for Rashford’s absence.
Flick aims to distribute playing time among the less frequently used players.
Confirmed Starters and Possible Lineup Changes
Joan Garcia is set to start in goal. Flick wants Garcia to have a good showing for the Trofeo Zamora. Lewandowski is also confirmed to start, in what is described as an emotional farewell appearance.
The lineup could differ from the previous match against Alavés. Changes are expected in defence, both at full-back and in the centre. Koundé and Cancelo could feature as full-backs, with Eric and Gerard Martín in central defence. Pedri and Gavi could form the double pivot, potentially leaving Bernal and Casadó on the bench. In attack, Roony could feature again, with Fermín in the attacking midfield position and Raphinha returning to the starting lineup on the left wing.
Predicted Key Players
- Joan Garcia is confirmed to start in goal.
- Lewandowski is also confirmed to start.
- Raphinha could return to the starting lineup.
The match against Betis will be an opportunity for Flick to assess his squad and give playing time to several players.