"Gavi makes his first start in 11 months, having not started a match for Barcelona since May 2025. He is expected to operate as the false left-winger for Barcelona tonight."
"Fermin Lopez also starts for Barcelona, replacing Dani Olmo in the No. 10 position. Eric Garcia partners with Pedri in the middle of the park."
"Alejandro Balde starts for the first time since returning from injury earlier this month, replacing Joao Cancelo at left-back."
Barcelona's crucial derby against Espanyol is set to kick off, with manager Hansi Flick announcing a lineup that includes significant changes. Gavi makes his first start in 11 months, playing as a false left-winger alongside Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal. Fermin Lopez replaces Dani Olmo in the No. 10 position. Eric Garcia and Pedri start in midfield, while Alejandro Balde returns from injury at left-back. Ronald Araujo takes the right-back position, and Pau Cubarsi and Gerard Martin continue as centre-backs.
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