"Hansi Flick was criticized for playing his two best players all 90 minutes against Espanyol at the weekend, but he did rest five other starters on Saturday and will be able to field his strongest XI in this one."
"There will be a key absence at the back as Pau Cubarsí is suspended after his red card last week, and we think Eric Garcia will be picked ahead of Ronald Araujo as Cubarsí's replacement at center-back."
"Frenkie de Jong returned for 10 minutes at the weekend and was very carefully reintegrated into the squad after injury with the goal of being 100% fit to start this one, so we will likely see the reunion of the Dutchman with Pedri at the double pivot."
"Flick decided to rest Robert Lewandowski for the whole 90 minutes at the weekend, and the Pole will likely retain his spot up front despite a very productive derby for Ferran Torres."
Barcelona is preparing to face Atlético Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals, needing to overturn a two-goal deficit. Hansi Flick will field a strong lineup, with key players returning after rest. Pau Cubarsí is suspended, leading to Eric Garcia's selection as a replacement. Frenkie de Jong is expected to start alongside Pedri in midfield. Dani Olmo will take the number 10 role, while Robert Lewandowski is set to lead the attack. The anticipated formation is 4-2-3-1, aiming for a comeback.
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