How will Barcelona line up against Albacete?

"We expect Joan Garcia to stay in goal as Flick really loves the security that the goalkeeper provides at the back, but we think we'll see plenty of changes in the back four: Ronald Araujo may finally get his first start since returning to the team last month, and we also think João Cancelo will get a start at left-back in place of Alejandro Balde."

"The other full-back spot should go to someone other than Jules Kounde as a precaution after the Frenchman suffered an injury scare at the weekend, with Eric Garcia likely to deputize there if Kounde is indeed rested. We also think Gerard Martín will get the nod at center-back alongside Araujo, with Pau Cubarsí getting a much-needed rest in this one."

"The double pivot of Marc Casadó and Marc Bernal struggled together in the last Cup tie away to Racing Santander last month, so we think only one of them will start in this one alongside the more experienced (and talented) Frenkie de Jong, and we're choosing Bernal given his form as of late. Fermín López is expected to start in the number 10 role to give Dani Olmo a chance to rest for at least 45-60 minutes,"

Barcelona travel to Albacete for a Copa del Rey quarter-final and will likely rotate the squad after a busy January. Joan Garcia is expected to start in goal while several changes are anticipated across the back four, including Ronald Araujo returning and João Cancelo at left-back. Jules Koundé may be rested with Eric Garcia deputizing, Gerard Martín could partner Araujo, and Pau Cubarsí may be rested. Midfield could see only one of Marc Casadó or Marc Bernal start alongside Frenkie de Jong, with Bernal preferred, and Fermín López may play as number 10 to manage Dani Olmo's minutes. Raphinha is likely to be rested following recent management and an injury scare.

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