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Official: Barcelona starting XI to face Tottenham | Joan Gamper Trophy

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3 years ago

08/08/2023

Michel Durant

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Barcelona will look to build momentum heading into the new season when they take on Tottenham Hotspur in the Joan Gamper Trophy clash.

The traditional curtain-raiser of a new season for the Blaugrana, the match is set to be played at the club’s new temporary home, the Montjuic Olympic Stadium.

And ahead of the game, manager Xavi Hernandez has announced the starting XI that will take the field against the Premier League club.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen gets the nod in goal as expected while Jules Kounde and Eric Garcia line up as the centre-backs in the absence of Andreas Christensen. Ronald Araujo starts at right-back with Alejandro Balde occupying the left-back position.

New signing Oriol Romeu slots in at the base of the midfield unit for Barcelona, taking over from former captain Sergio Busquets.

Meanwhile, Frenkie de Jong and Pedri occupy the two interior midfield positions. Gavi start as the fourth central midfielder that will operate as a false-winger.

Robert Lewandowski leads the line for Barça as the centre-forward with Raphinha providing him support from the right flank.

Interestingly, new signing Inigo Martinez has been named among the substitutes despite being injured, but Ousmane Dembele has been left out as expected.