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Official: Barcelona starting lineup against Manchester United

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4 years ago

16/02/2023

Udhav Arora

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Barcelona face Manchester United in the knockout stages of the Europa League today in what is expected to be a mouth-watering clash. Both teams are in excellent form, and have really found their groove after discovering and rediscovering their best lineups and tactics.

Xavi has made a few changes to the starting lineup that took on Villarreal, surprisingly, and has opted to start Marcos Alonso in central defence, dropping Andreas Christensen.

Jules Kounde and Ronald Araujo are also starting, with the latter expected to play at right-back to cope with Marcus Rashford. Jordi Alba rounds off the back-four in place of Alejandro Balde, screening Marc-Andre ter Stegen in goal.

In midfield, Franck Kessie slots in to cover for Sergio Busquets, while Frenkie de Jong and Pedri start in advance midfield. Gavi is the fourth midfielder in the setup, but will start on the left-wing.

Raphinha gets the nod on the right-wing, while Robert Lewandowski retains his place as the central striker.