Official: Barcelona starting lineup against Real Valladolid

Two matchdays after winning La Liga, Barcelona will travel to northwestern Spain to take on Real Valladolid. The hosts are on a five-game losing run, which gives Xavi enough room to rotate the team, giving time to fringe players.

Pablo Torre has been given the nod to start in midfield – his first this season in the league. Frenkie de Jong pairs him in the centre of the park, with Eric Garcia acting as the defensive midfielder.

Behind them, Andreas Christensen retains his place in central defence. Marcos Alonso will be in his aid, while Marc-Andre ter Stegen holds down the fort in goal.

Sergi Roberto starts as the right-back, returning from his injury, while Alejandro Balde takes his place on the left side.

In attack, Raphinha has been chosen over Ousmane Dembele to start as the right-winger, while Gavi returns to play as the left-winger. Robert Lewandowski is the final piece of the puzzle as the striker, hoping to lock down his Pichichi trophy.

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Confirmed Barcelona XI: ter Stegen; Roberto, Christensen, Alonso, Balde; Torre, Eric, de Jong; Raphinha, Lewandowski, Gavi