"Barcelona will look to maintain their winning momentum in La Liga when they visit Balaídos to face Celta Vigo on Sunday. After a testing few weeks, Hansi Flick's men are aiming to register back-to-back victories and close the gap at the top of the table as the race for the title begins to intensify. Following Villarreal's 2-0 triumph over Espanyol, the Catalan giants find themselves sitting third in the standings,"
"The defensive setup presents one of Flick's biggest dilemmas. Jules Kounde remains a doubt due to a foot injury sustained from a heavy challenge, while Eric Garcia will be forced to play with a protective mask after fracturing his nose in the Brugge clash. Given Flick's comments in his pre-match press conference, Garcia is expected to start at right-back despite the discomfort. In the centre of defence, Ronald Araujo is poised to return to the starting XI alongside young prodigy"
Barcelona travel to Balaídos to face Celta Vigo aiming for consecutive La Liga victories and to reduce the gap to the leaders. The side sit third with eight wins, one draw and two losses from 11 matches and have conceded 13 goals in that span. Celta Vigo occupy 13th with 13 points from 11 games. Squad strain from several absences has been acknowledged ahead of the match. Wojciech Szczesny is set to start in goal, Joan Garcia is due back after the break, and Eric Garcia may play at right-back wearing a protective mask. Ronald Araujo and Pau Cubarsi are expected in central defence, with Alejandro Balde on the left.
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