Barcelona will face off against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium this Saturday night as they look to secure a good result in the Clasico. The Catalan club managed to secure an impressive 4-1 victory over Bayern Munich recently, so their confidence would be sky-high ahead of this clash in La Liga.
Hansi Flick will opt for the 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to keep changes to a minimum for this game. Hence, Robert Lewandowski will once again spearhead Barca’s attack up top.
4-2-3-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup To Face Real Madrid
Defence
Inaki Pena will operate in goal for the Catalan giants after shipping in one goal in his last outing. Pau Cubarsi will play alongside Inigo Martinez at the centre of the Barca backline as they look to keep a good shape on the defensive third of the pitch.
Jules Kounde will try to impress as the right-back while Alejandro Balde hopes to prove his worth on the other side as the left-back. Flick will instruct both of them to pick and choose their moments to join in on the attack.
Hector Fort will offer cover for the defensive positions on the bench.
Midfield
Pedri and Marc Casado will once again anchor the midfield for Barcelona as they look to make life tough for the home side at the centre of the park. The talented trio of Raphinha, Fermin Lopez and Lamine Yamal will function just ahead of them as part of Flick’s attack. All three of them need to combine well if they want to create enough chances to win this Clasico this weekend.
Gavi, Ansu Fati and Dani Olmo will be named on the bench as they await their chance to influence the game in the second half if required.
Attack
Robert Lewandowski will spearhead Flick’s attack in the opponent’s half. He has to find a way to be a real threat in front of the Real Madrid goal during the game.
Pau Victor will have to be content with a place on the bench and might come on to make an impact in the latter stages of the clash if Barca are in need of a goal by then.
