Barcelona vs. Atletico: Casadó Starts in Lineup
In a crucial semifinal of the Copa del Rey, FC Barcelona is set to face Atlético de Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium. Hansi Flick, the head coach, is approaching this matchup with a comprehensive strategy despite notable absences in his squad.
Barcelona’s Starting Lineup Against Atlético
The primary question leading up to the match was who would fill pivotal roles in the absence of key players Marcus Rashford and Raphinha. Ultimately, Flick decided to feature Marc Casadó alongside Frenkie de Jong in the midfield. Dani Olmo is expected to play in an attacking midfield position, enhancing Barcelona’s offensive capabilities.
Key Players and Formation
The finalized starting eleven for Barcelona is as follows:
- Joan Garcia (Goalkeeper)
- Jules Koundé (Defender)
- Pablo Cubarsí (Defender)
- Eric Garcia (Defender)
- Alex Balde (Defender)
- Frenkie de Jong (Midfielder)
- Marc Casadó (Midfielder)
- Dani Olmo (Attacking Midfielder)
- Lamine Yamal (Forward)
- Ferran Torres (Forward)
- Fermín López (Forward)
Bench and Injuries
Barcelona’s bench for the match includes:
- Wojciech Szczesny
- Jarod Kochen
- João Cancelo
- Ronald Araujo
- Gerard Martín
- Jofre
- Bernal
- Tommy
- Roony
- Juan Hernández
- Robert Lewandowski
Barcelona will also be missing several important players due to injuries, including Gavi, Pedri, and Andreas Christensen. This match represents a significant opportunity for the remaining squad to showcase their skills in a highly competitive tournament.
