"Heading into this game at La Ceramica, Barça have announced their starting eleven for this final game. Quite unsurprisingly, coach Hansi Flick has announced a whole lot of changes from the side that secured a win over CD Guadalajara in the Copa Del Rey this midweek. Joan Garcia returns in goal and will be covered by a defensive line involving the two centre-backs, Gerard Martin and Pau Cubarsi, while Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde are set to operate as fullbacks."
"In midfield, Eric Garcia retains his place and will occupy the double-pivot alongside Frenkie de Jong, with Pedri suffering from a slight niggle. Fermin Lopez keeps his place in the attacking midfield role and will look to offer the creative impetus in the final third, alongside Lamine Yamal and Raphinha. Crucially, Flick has also decided to start with Ferran Torres in the number nine position, ahead of veteran star Robert Lewandowski."
Hansi Flick named a rotated Barcelona starting eleven for the final 2025 game at La Ceramica against Villarreal. Joan Garcia returns in goal with Gerard Martin and Pau Cubarsi as centre-backs, while Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde operate as fullbacks. Eric Garcia pairs with Frenkie de Jong in a double-pivot midfield as Pedri misses due to a slight niggle. Fermin Lopez occupies the attacking midfield role with Lamine Yamal and Raphinha providing wide support. Ferran Torres starts as the number nine ahead of Robert Lewandowski. Lewandowski, Marcus Rashford and Roony Bardghji provide attacking options from the bench, with Marc Casado as a midfield contingency.
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