He FC Barcelona It enters one of the most demanding weeks of the season with the semifinal of the Copa del Rey against him Atlético de Madrid In Montjuïc and, a few days later, the duel of Champions League before him Benfica In Lisbon.
With just 72 hours Between the Las Palmas party and this crack crash, Hansi Flick He is forced to rethink the initial eleven and manage efforts in his template to face the two fronts with guarantees.
Obligated rotations in defense
The German coach knows that the charge of parties can be a determining factor, so changes in defense are predictable. Iñigo Martínezwhich rested on the last league day, will recover its position in the center of the rear. The great unknown is who will be his companion.
Pau Cubarsí He has demonstrated a great level in the last meetings and part as a favorite, although this would further relegate Ronald Araújowho after recovering from his injury is still without minutes.
The Uruguayan has not had Flick’s confidence in the last commitments, and this match could be an opportunity to reintegrate the team. On the sides, Koundé and bucket They seem fixed, while Szczesny It will be in the goal.
Doubts in the center of the field
The midfield is also an unknown. Frenkie de Jong and Gavi They seem the favorites to occupy the double pivot, leaving Marc Casadó and Dani Olmo as alternatives. The Dutch has been gaining prominence in Flick’s plans, while Gavi has become an essential piece.
Olmo, on the other hand, comes from a good game in Las Palmas and could have minutes, although its ownership is more likely outline for the weekend league clash against Real Sociedad.
Competition attack between Lewandowski and Ferran
In the front, Lamine Yamal and Raphinha They seem fixed, although the young Golden Boy ended up with foot discomfort after the clash in Las Palmas. The big doubt is who will take the center of center striker.
Robert Lewandowski He showed symptoms of tiredness in his last game, and with three games in eight days, Flick could choose to rest. Ferran Torresin great way, it could be chosen. His numbers support him, with a goal every 87 minutes, and has become a weight alternative in the Barca attack.
An early final in Montjuïc
Barça plays its pass to the final of the Copa del Rey In an extremely demanding calendar. Flick must manage the efforts of its template with intelligence to arrive with guarantees to the key duel against Benfica in the Champions League.
The final decision on the initial eleven will depend on the physical measurements of the players in the next few hours, but what is certain is that the Blaugranas face a fire test in their season.
Schedule and where to see FC Barcelona – Atlético de Madrid
The party will play the Tuesday, February 25 at 9:30 p.m. in it Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium.
> See online FC Barcelona – Atlético de Madrid at Movistar+
It can be seen live and open by The 1 of TVE and RTVE Playas well as in Movistar Plus+ (7), M+ Copa del Rey (M52 O107) and LaLiga Tv Bar. In Catalonia it will also be issued by TV3. In addition, you can follow all the information of the match live in THE REASON.