"With kickoff not far away, Barça manager Hansi Flick has announced the starting lineup that will be taking the field against the RFEF Primera Division outfit. In a major surprise, Barcelona captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen starts in goal, making his first appearance of the season after having recently recovered from a back surgery. It was widely expected that Wojciech Szczesny would be the starter with Joan Garcia being rested, but the German international has been given the nod by the manager."
"Meanwhile, there is heavy rotation across the field as the defensive line sees a rare start for Andreas Christensen, where he is seemingly partnered by Eric Garcia as the second centre-back. Marc Casado gets a rare chance, while there is an opportunity for youngster Jofre Torrents on the left side of the defence. Marc Bernal also starts in midfield, pairing up with Frenkie de Jong."
FC Barcelona face CD Guadalajara in the Copa del Rey Round of 32 with kickoff imminent. Hansi Flick announced a heavily rotated starting XI featuring several surprises. Captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen returns in goal for his first appearance of the season after recent back surgery, replacing the expected Wojciech Szczesny. Andreas Christensen starts in defence, seemingly partnered by Eric Garcia, while Marc Casado and Jofre Torrents receive rare opportunities. Marc Bernal pairs with Frenkie de Jong in midfield. Tactical flexibility exists with possible Garcia shifts to right-back, De Jong and Christensen pairing in defence, Casado forming a double pivot with Bernal. Roony Bardghji may occupy the right flank, Lamine Yamal a central No.10, Marcus Rashford the left flank, and Fermin Lopez a potential No.9.
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