Flick’s Sensational Decision Revealed: Barcelona’s Lineup for the Atletico Showdown Soccer
In early November, FC Barcelona trailed Real Madrid by five points in the La Liga standings. A month later, the scenario changed dramatically. Barcelona secured victories over Celta Vigo (4-2), Athletic Bilbao (4-0), and Deportivo Alaves (3-1), while Real Madrid drew three consecutive matches.
As December begins, Barcelona is set to face a pivotal match against Atletico Madrid in La Liga. The teams are closely matched; Barcelona currently has 34 points, while Atletico sits at 31.
Team News Ahead of the Atletico Madrid Showdown
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick faces challenges with squad depth due to injuries. Key player Frenkie de Jong will not participate due to illness, joining Ronald Araujo and Gavi on the sidelines. Although Fermin Lopez is also unavailable, he is expected to return for a Champions League clash against Eintracht Frankfurt later in December.
Atletico Madrid will miss players Marcos Llorente and Robin Le Normand for the upcoming match.
Barcelona’s Lineup for the Atletico Showdown
There has been speculation regarding the starting striker position. While outlets like AS and Mundo Deportivo hinted at Ferran Torres, Marca and Sport indicated that Flick would prefer Robert Lewandowski. Ultimately, Lewandowski has secured his position in the lineup.
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Joan Garcia |
| Defense | Jules Kounde, Gerard Martin, Pau Cubarsi, Alejandro Balde |
| Midfield | Pedri, Eric Garcia |
| Forward Line | Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Raphinha |
| Striker | Robert Lewandowski |
Flick’s decision to replace Frenkie de Jong with Eric Garcia has led to significant changes in both the defense and midfield. The anticipated adjustments reflect Barcelona’s attempt to maximize their performance against Atletico Madrid.
Fans can follow the live text commentary of the FC Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid match starting at 21:00 on Emegypt.
