Official: Barcelona starting lineup against Athletic Club

The Camp Nou gets ready to host Athletic Club for gameweek 26, and Xavi has made three changes in the starting lineup that took on Napoli in the Europa League playoffs second leg. 

The most obvious change comes at left-back, where Sergino Dest comes in to replace the suspended Jordi Alba. Dani Alves takes Dest’s place at right-back after serving his two-game suspension. 

Gerard Pique and Ronald Araujo retain their place in central defence, guarding Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who dons the gloves. 

In midfield, Sergio Busquets continues his responsibility as the defensive midfielder, while Pedri and Nico Gonzalez serve as the central midfielders. 

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gets his fourth start in a row after hitting four goals in his last two games. He’s flanked by Ferran Torres on the left and Adama Traore on the right.

Confirmed Barça XI: ter Stegen; Alves, Pique, Araujo, Dest; Pedri, Busquets, Gavi; Adama, Aubameyang, Torres