"This is as must-win as must-win gets, so there's zero doubt about Flick going with his strongest possible team for this one. The back four picks itself these days, so it'll be Joan Garcia in goal with Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsí, Eric Garcia and Alejandro Balde making up the backline, althouth Gerard Martín could start ahead of Eric if the coach decides to freshen things up just a bit."
"Lamine Yamal's suspension creates quite a bit of doubt about the makeup of the front four, but we do know that Frenkie de Jong and Pedri will start together as the double pivot. The number 10 is the big question mark and even though we think Fermín López will retain his spot for this one, we could just as easily see Dani Olmo or even Raphinha in that role if the coach decides to be ultra-aggressive."
Barcelona need a win in Prague to remain in contention for a Top 8 finish and to keep a small chance of securing an automatic Round of 16 berth. Hansi Flick is expected to pick his strongest available XI, with Joan Garcia in goal and a back four of Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsí, Eric Garcia and Alejandro Balde, though Gerard Martín could be considered. Frenkie de Jong and Pedri are set to form the double pivot. Lamine Yamal is suspended, Ferran Torres is doubtful with hamstring tightness, and the wing spots could feature Marcus Rashford and Raphinha with Robert Lewandowski leading the attack.
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