Confirmed alignments as Guler gets the head on Rodrygo

Real Madrid goes to Catalonia, knowing a victory, it is essential if they have an interest in the degree of titles of the league this season.

Barcelona has a four -point lead with only three games after this confrontation of the Lluis Companys stadium, and the time ends for Carlo Ancelotti and his players.

Barça have broken in Madrid in each of their three previous meetings this season, including a 3-2 success in the final of the final of the King Cup in recent months.

The hosts will have to bounce from the mid-week defeat to Inter Milan who saw them collide outside the Champions League in the semifinals phase.

News of the Barcelona team

Hansi Flick kept the same XI that started in San Siro.

This means that Robert Lewandowski has to put again for a place on the bench, next to Alejandro Balde and Marc Casado, while the recovery of injuries continues.

Ferran Torres begins on a three front that includes Lamine Yamal and Raphinha.

Barcelona: Szczesny; Garcia, Martinez, Cubersi, Martin; Of Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Towers

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News of Real Madrid Team

Ancelotti names the same team that beat Celta Vigo 3-2 last week.

The important news is that Arda Guler retains its place after several impressive performances recently. Rodrygo has to settle for a place on the bench after losing Celta’s game due to illness.

Real Madrid: Courtois; Lucas, Tchouéni, Asencio, Fran Garcia; Balverde, Ceballos, Bellingham; Güler, Mbappé, Vinicus

📋✅ Our initial XI!
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