Confirmed Lineups for Barça vs Atlético Madrid in LALIGA EA Sports Clash: Pedri Returns as Molina and Cardoso Start

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In an eagerly anticipated LaLiga matchup, FC Barcelona will face Atlético Madrid, aiming to maintain their top position in the standings. This match is part of the advanced schedule for matchday 19, necessitated by the Supercopa event in January.

Confirmed Lineups for Barça vs Atlético Madrid in LaLiga EA Sports Clash

Barcelona’s coach has opted for several alterations in the starting lineup following their recent victory over Alavés at Spotify Camp Nou. Notable returning player Pedri has fully recovered from a hamstring injury and will start the match. He will be joined in the squad by Eric García, due to Frenkie de Jong being unavailable because of illness.

Barcelona Starting XI

Joan García (Goalkeeper)
Koundé (Right Back)
Cubarsí (Center Back)
Gerard Martín (Center Back)
Balde (Left Back)
Eric García (Midfielder)
Pedri (Midfielder)
Lamine Yamal (Forward)
Olmo (Forward)
Raphinha (Forward)
Lewandowski (Forward)

In a defensive reshuffle, Jules Koundé returns to the right-back position, while Pau Cubarsí and Alejandro Balde will occupy the left side. The attacking front remains unchanged with Lewandowski leading the line alongside Raphinha, Olmo, and Lamine Yamal.

Atlético Madrid Starting XI

Oblak (Goalkeeper)
Molina (Right Back)
Giménez (Center Back)
Lenglet (Center Back)
Hancko (Left Back)
Giuliano (Midfielder)
Barrios (Midfielder)
Cardoso (Midfielder)
Nico (Forward)
Julián (Forward)
Baena (Forward)

For Atlético Madrid, the lineup features Molina in place of Pubill and Cardoso stepping in for Koke. Both teams are set for a challenging contest as they battle for crucial points in the LaLiga standings.