"And, there are a couple of changes made to the team that started in the midweek win over FC Copenhagen in the UEFA Champions League. The first change sees Frenkie de Jong return to the side and slot into the midfield unit alongside Dani Olmo and Fermin Lopez. This move allows Eric Garcia to return to his natural habitat in central defence, where he partners with Pau Cubarsi."
"This move allows Eric Garcia to return to his natural habitat in central defence, where he partners with Pau Cubarsi. The second change comes in attack, where Ferran Torres gets the nod as the centre-forward, with Robert Lewandowski dropping to the bench. Lamine Yamal and Raphinha offer support from the wide areas. Meanwhile, Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde continue as the full-backs on the right and left sides, respectively. Joan Garcia starts in goal as usual."
FC Barcelona face Elche at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero in La Liga, seeking to extend their lead at the top to four points. Manager Hansi Flick named a starting XI with a couple of changes from the midweek Champions League win over FC Copenhagen. Frenkie de Jong returns to the midfield, joining Dani Olmo and Fermin Lopez. Eric Garcia moves back into central defence alongside Pau Cubarsi. Ferran Torres starts as centre-forward, with Robert Lewandowski named on the bench. Lamine Yamal and Raphinha provide width, Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde remain at full-back, and Joan Garcia starts in goal.
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