Official: Barcelona starting lineup against Sevilla

Barcelona have the chance to go eight points clear on top of La Liga when they host Sevilla later tonight at Camp Nou. Xavi’s men got the better of the Andalusian outfit in the reverse fixture, securing a 0-3 win.

Barcelona have gone for their strongest possible XI for the fixture, minus Alejandro Balde, who is deemed unfit to start after missing training yesterday due to a fever. Jordi Alba replaces him at left-back, with Jules Kounde on the right.

The golden triangle at the back is formed by mainstays Ronald Araujo and Andreas Christensen in central defence, screening Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

There are no changes in midfield as Pedri and Frenkie de Jong take their place as advanced midfielders, sitting ahead of captain Sergio Busquets.

With Ousmane Dembele injured, Raphinha starts on the right wing. Gavi takes his place on the left side, aiding Robert Lewandowski, who starts as the centre-forward.

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