"Against Olympiacos, the pairing of Pau Cubarsi and Eric Garcia impressed once again. Their coordination, ball-playing ability, and calm presence under pressure make them Flick's go-to choice in central defence. However, Barcelona's high defensive line has been less reliable this season. Last year, they successfully caught Real Madrid offside 12 times, showing the effectiveness of their pressing game. This season, though, the team's timing and collective movement have been slightly off, making the defence more vulnerable against fast counter-attacks."
"According to a report from AS, to counter Real Madrid's pace, Flick is considering Ronald Araujo. The Uruguayan offers speed, strength, and excellent one-on-one defending, qualities that could neutralise Madrid's quick transitions. Having been named on the bench in recent games against Girona and Olympiacos, Araujo is physically fresh and ready, making him an appealing option for this high-stakes match."
Barcelona's defensive pairing of Pau Cubarsi and Eric Garcia showed coordination, ball-playing ability, and calm presence under pressure, making them a reliable central-defence option. The team's high defensive line has been less reliable this season, with timing and collective movement slightly off and greater vulnerability to fast counter-attacks. Last season Barcelona caught Real Madrid offside 12 times, demonstrating prior pressing effectiveness. Ronald Araujo offers speed, strength, and strong one-on-one defending, which could neutralise Madrid's quick transitions. Araujo has been rested recently and is physically fresh, while Andreas Christensen is expected to remain on the bench due to illness.
Read at Barca Universal
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