"And there are some notable changes made to the side, with the manager opting to rotate a few players while still playing a very strong team. The big news is that young midfielder Marc Bernal starts only his second game of the season, after having done so in the last cup tie against Guadalajara. The 18-year-old is partnered with fellow La Masia midfielder Marc Casado, with Flick opting to give Pedri a rest. Dani Olmo replaces Fermin Lopez in the No. 10 role."
"Meanwhile, Gerard Martin comes into the team at centre-back, replacing Eric Garcia as Pau Cubarsi's partner. Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde continue as the two full-backs while Joan Garcia starts ahead of Marc-Andre ter Stegen in goal. Up top, Ferran Torres replaces Robert Lewandowski as the No. 9, while Marcus Rashford comes in for Raphinha, who played the Spanish Super Cup final with pain. Lamine Yamal retains his place on the right flank, meaning Roony Bardghji is on the bench."
FC Barcelona will field a rotated yet strong starting XI for the Copa del Rey Round of 16 against Racing Santander. Eighteen-year-old Marc Bernal starts his second game of the season and partners Marc Casado in midfield as Pedri is rested. Dani Olmo occupies the No. 10 role in place of Fermin Lopez. Gerard Martin replaces Eric Garcia to partner Pau Cubarsi at centre-back, with Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde at full-back. Joan Garcia starts in goal ahead of Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Ferran Torres leads the attack and Marcus Rashford replaces the injured Raphinha, while Lamine Yamal keeps his right-flank spot.
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