Official: Barcelona starting lineup to face Shakhtar Donetsk | UEFA Champions League

Barcelona will be looking to build a winning momentum ahead of El Clasico, coming off a dramatic 1-0 win against Athletic Club over the weekend as they face off against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League.

Xavi has made three changes to the starting lineup that locked horns against Athletic.

The first change comes in central defence as Andreas Christensen has been rested in favour of Ronald Araujo. Inigo Martinez retains his spot, though, after an impressive display against his former team.

This duo will be screening Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who holds the fort in goal.

Alejandro Balde came off with a minor limp over the weekend and has been replaced by Marcos Alonso at left-back. Joao Cancelo provides the width from the right side.

Gavi picked up a red card against Porto and is suspended for this clash. His place in midfield will be taken by Fermin Lopez, who played as the false 9 over the weekend. Ilkay Gundogan and Oriol Romeu continue in central midfield alongside the youngster.

Lamine Yamal returns to the fold, starting as the right-winger, while Ferran Torres has been given the keys as the centre-forward. Joao Felix will play as the left-winger in this setup.

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