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Official: Barcelona starting lineup against Cadiz

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4 years ago

19/02/2023

Udhav Arora

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Barcelona will be hoping to get back to winning ways after a 2-2 draw against Manchester United in the Europa League when they take on Cadiz at the Camp Nou tonight.

The La Liga minnows have proven to be a tough opponent for Barça time and again, and are yet to lose a game at the Camp Nou since being promoted in 2020.

Yet, keeping the game against United at Old Trafford in mind, Xavi has made a few rotations to the starting lineup. Raphinha was on target in midweek, but has been rested today, giving way to Ferran Torres and Ansu Fati on the right and left-wing respectively.

Robert Lewandowski retains his place through the centre, but Xavi has been forced into changes in midfield with Pedri injured. Frenkie de Jong and Gavi start as advanced midfielders while Sergi Roberto presumably takes his place as the no. 6.

In defence, Eric Garcia has also been awarded with a chance to start as a centre-back, while Andreas Christensen comes in to replace the suspended Ronald Araujo. Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde will provide width from the back, while Marc-Andre ter Stegen looks for his 17th clean sheet in the league.