Barcelona change again into La Liga mode this weekend as Hansi Flick’s aspect play host to Actual Betis later tonight.
La Blaugrana loved a midweek win away at Atletico Madrid to ease into the Copa del Rey ultimate – the place they may face Actual Madrid on April 26.
Nonetheless, the speedy focus is about on league issues, and the go to of a Actual Betis workforce pushing laborious for European qualification.
With a demanding schedule to stability, and a UEFA Champions League conflict with 2024 finalists Borussia Dortmund on the horizon, Flick will rotate to maintain issues contemporary.
Reviews from Marca point out two modifications from victory on the street in Madrid with Eric Garcia backed to begin in defence to maintain Inigo Martinez again for the Dortmund sport.
Nonetheless, probably the most eye-catching name is available in assault with Ferran Torres anticipated to maintain his beginning place after scoring the winner towards Diego Simeone’s aspect.
Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha have been very good as Flick’s first alternative entrance three to date this season however Torres’ very good kind can’t be ignored.
The Spain worldwide has 5 targets in his final 4 video games throughout all competitions and he’s anticipated to drop right into a No.10 position with Lewandowski main the assault as Fermin Lopez heads to the bench.
Barcelona stay unbeaten for the reason that begin of 2025 and Flick is aware of any slip up may be pounced on by Actual Madrid.
A present three-point title lead may be closed if Actual Madrid beat Valencia earlier within the day however Barcelona retain the higher head-to-head document because it stands.
Th primary information for Actual Betis focuses on the absence of key midfielder Isco who’s absent from the Los Verdriblancos squad because of a one sport suspension.
Manuel Pellegrini’s workforce are presently sixth within the La Liga rankings and they’re again in Convention League motion subsequent week at house to Jagiellonia Białystok.