Barcelona predicted XI: Lamine Yamal leads the line

17.10.26 12:30 LaLiga Spain

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La Liga leaders Barcelona travel to Estadio La Cartuja on Saturday evening to face third placed Real Betis in Matchday 9 of the 2026 /27 season.

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A top-three clash at La Cartuja

Saturday's fixture presents a stern test for the defending Spanish champions. Barcelona currently sit at the top of the La Liga table with 24 points but they face a strong Real Betis side occupying third place with 19 points.

With only five points separating the two clubs ahead of kick off, the match in Seville is one of the standout fixtures of the ninth round.

Team news: Key returns and Abdelkarim's absence

Barcelona have been boosted by the return of Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong and Brazilian winger Raphinha, both of whom have recovered from injury in time to make the matchday squad.

However, neither returning player is expected to be rushed directly into the starting eleven.

Meanwhile, Egyptian youngster Hamza Abdelkarim will not take part in Saturday's first team clash after being left out of the travelling squad.

Instead, he is scheduled to feature for Barcelona's reserve team against Utebo on Saturday.

Barcelona predicted lineup against Real Betis

With Rodri and Pedri anchoring the midfield alongside Fermín López and Lamine Yamal joining Gabriel Jesus and Gordon in the front three, Barcelona are expected to line up as follows:

• Goalkeeper: Joan García
• Defenders: Xavi Espart, Pau Cubarsí, Eric García, Gerard Martín
• Midfielders: Rodri, Pedri, Fermín López
• Forwards: Lamine Yamal, Gabriel Jesus, Gordon

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