FC Barcelona – Villarreal: the official lineups are out

FC Barcelona welcomes Villarreal CF this Saturday at 16:15 for a crucial La Liga showdown. As kick-off approaches, both teams have unveiled their official starting lineups, giving us an early glimpse into the tactical choices made by the managers for this highly anticipated fixture.

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On the Catalan side, Hansi Flick will have to cope with several key absences. Suspended, Gerard Martín is not on the team sheet, while Frenkie de Jong is ruled out due to a muscle injury.

FC Barcelona:

Joan Garcia, Kounde, Cubarsí, Eric Garcia, Balde; Bernal, Olmo, Fermín; Raphinha, Ferran Torres, Lamine.

Villarreal:

Luiz Lucio, Mouriño, Pau Navarro, Renato Veiga, Cardona, Comesaña, Pape Gueye, Pepé, Moleiro, Mikautadze, Ayoze.