After several encounters in the last month with problems on some lines to have alternatives, Xavi Hernandez has almost the entire squad to face today (6:45 p.m./Movistar Champions League) against Shakhtar Donetsk in Hamburg and finish off the ticket Barça for the round of 16 of the Champions League. Sergi Roberto and Frenkie de Jongboth due to injury are the only casualties for the Barça coach, who will put out a very competitive eleven to avoid surprises and even more so after the poor image offered on Saturday in Anoeta before the Real society after winning (0-1).
Con Ter Stegen under sticks, João Cancelo He has many numbers to return to the right side with Alejandro Balde as a favorite on the other flank. In the rear axis there are more options although Ronald Araujo y Jules Koundé are favorites, so Iñigo Martinez He would rest after four straight games as a starter. Andreas Christensen He is also emerging as a substitute.
Possible starting eleven for Barça against Shakthar
In the center of the field, Pedri González He will have minutes after reappearing on Saturday once recovered from the injury that kept him in dry dock since August 24. Now, the forecast is that the canary is not yet a starter. They are fixed Ilkay Gundogan y Gaviwhile Oriol Romeuunprecedented against Real Sociedad, could return to the eleven instead of Fermin Lopezwhich takes five consecutive titles.
In the front, Robert Lewandowski will be back in the game after playing for an hour in Donostia and Raphinha He is a favorite to be a squire on the right wing. On the left, Ferran Torres could come in instead Joao Felix, who has been playing in 11 consecutive duels from the start. Lamine Yamal It is another cartridge for Xavi.
Pedri, in training prior to the match against Shakhtar Donetsk held at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg
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2023-11-07 12:09:38
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