"The back four in front of Joan Garcia picks itself for this one: Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde at full-back, and Pau Cubarsí alongside Gerard Martín at center-back. There's a non-zero chance that Ronald Araujo makes his first start in two months given the physical nature of Copenhagen's strikers, but we still think the captain will remain on the bench for this one and Flick will go with a back four that's looked pretty solid ever since Gerard Maldini started playing centrally."
"trusting that Eric can provide enough protection as the shield to the backline. Ferran Torres remains a doubt for this one with a hamstring issue, and unless The Shark is ready to return and start there is no doubt about the forward trio for a must-win, must-score game: Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, and Raphinha. Possible XI: Joan; Kounde, Cubarsí, Martín, Balde; Fermín, Eric, Olmo; Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha (4-3-3)"
Barcelona need a big win at Camp Nou against Copenhagen to secure a Top 8 finish and an automatic place in the Champions League Round of 16. Hansi Flick is set to select a strongest-possible lineup, with Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde at full-back and Pau Cubarsí alongside Gerard Martín in central defence ahead of Joan García. Frenkie de Jong is suspended and Pedri is injured, so Eric Garcia will anchor midfield with Fermín López and Dani Olmo as attack-minded number eights in a 4-3-3. Ferran Torres is doubtful; the expected front three are Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha.
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