De Jong, Adeyemi start in a 4-2-3-1: How Barcelona can line up against Alaves
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13-second readBarcelona is set to play Alaves with a 4-2-3-1 lineup after consecutive defeats against PSG and Real Madrid, according to Barca Universal. The team remains top of La Liga but with a reduced lead, making a win imperative. Frenkie de Jong and Karim Adeyemi are expected to start.
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Barcelona is set to play Alaves with a 4-2-3-1 lineup after consecutive defeats against PSG and Real Madrid, according to Barca Universal. The team remains top of La Liga but with a reduced lead, making a win imperative. Frenkie de Jong and Karim Adeyemi are expected to start. The Blaugrana are looking to bounce back from losses to PSG and Real Madrid.
Barcelona faces challenges due to injuries, with players like Jules Kounde and Dani Olmo on the sidelines. Hansi Flick is expected to field an experimental backline, with Frenkie de Jong at centre-back and Brian Farinas potentially making his debut as right-back. Joao Cancelo is likely to continue on the left side of the defence.
The expected lineup includes Pedri and Rodri in the double pivot, Fermin Lopez in the attacking midfield position, and Lamine Yamal and Karim Adeyemi on the flanks, with Raphinha as centre-forward. Gavi and Marc Bernal are likely to be benched, while Alejandro Balde will also have to wait for a chance.
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- Barcelona, Real Madrid, Alaves, Paris Saint-Germain
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After tasting consecutive defeats against PSG and Real Madrid last week, Barcelona will be raring to get back on track and produce a strong reaction when they take on Deportivo Alaves later tonight at the Spotify Camp Nou. The Blaugrana remain at the top of the La Liga table, but their lead has reduced as a consequence of their 1-2 El Clasico loss last weekend. Atletico Madrid, currently in second place, are only two points behind Barcelona, while third-placed Real Madrid have cut down the gap to the top to three points.
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