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Official: Barcelona starting lineup against Atletico Madrid

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4 years ago

08/01/2023

Udhav Arora

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Following Real Madrid’s defeat against Villarreal yesterday, Barcelona have the chance to go three points clear on top of the table if they register a win against Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano tonight.

Xavi has made some interesting changes to the starting lineup for this game, with Gavi seemingly starting at left-wing ahead of Ferran Torres and Raphinha. He is partnered by Ousmane Dembele, who takes his place on the right-wing.

Ansu Fati starts as the striker in place of the suspended Robert Lewandowski.

Behind this trident, Pedri returns to the XI after being rested in the Copa del Rey. Frenkie de Jong, too, gets the nod in midfield, and Sergio Busquets rounds off the trident at defensive midfield.

There are two changes in defence, too. Andreas Christensen starts in central defence, partnering Ronald Araujo. Alejandro Balde starts at left-back, while Jules Kounde will act as the makeshift right-back to provide width from the back.

Unsurprisingly, Marc-Andre ter Stegen starts in goal hoping to continue his brilliant form.