FC Barcelona receives Athletic Bilbao this Sunday at the Camp Nou, in the match corresponding to day 25 of LaLiga. The photo taken by Xavi Hernández arrives next to ensure his presence in the round of 16 of the Europe League, when he won categorically in front of Napoli (2-4) at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. Now, the Catalans want to continue their good streak in the local tournament and achieve the three points ahead of Marcelino García’s side.

Xavi could repeat to the majority of players who have used in front of the Italians, with the inclusion of Dani Alves in the saga. The Brazilian was sent off on the night out against Athletic Madrid three weeks ago and a Committee sanction kept him off the pitch by two split garter belts. In principle, Sergiño Dest should start with the right group due to his recent performances, although the egarense could give him a rest on this date. They would accompany him Ronald Araújo, Gerard Martelé and Jordi Alba. The recovery of Clément Lenglet culminated, and will also be present on the bench.

In midfield, Sergio Busquets is an indisputable for Xavi, although Nico is an alternative that the technician can resort to to rotar to the captain. Frenkie Of Jong put in a great performance and should complete the spinal cord alongside Pedri. For its part, Gavi could also initiate from the position of extreme “false”. Ferran Torres still isn’t ‘well’ in Xavi’s chart and could ‘rest’ during the day. Leading the attack, Adama was the team’s most unbalancing player and should start from the right side. For his part, Ousmane Dembélé has regained the confidence of the coach and will also be a variant.

The position of the ‘9’ seems decided and everything is aimed at that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will be the indisputable new headliner in the axis of the rival surface. His speed and strength have given Barcelona a 180 degree turn in attack, where they have scored 15 chances in the last 5 engagements. Although Memphis Depay reappeared in the announcement, it is the Gabonese who will feature in the headlining XI. Luuk Of Jong will be on the bench with the “invisible” Martin Braithwaite.

Announcement of Barça in front of Athletic

• Marc-Andre ter Stegen
• Riqui Puig
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• Frankie de Jong
• Oscar Mingueza
• Nico Gonzalez
• Jordi Alba
• Sergio Busquets
• Pedri
• Sergino Dest
• Ferran Torres
• Martin Braithwaite
• Luuk de Jong
• Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
• Adama Traore
• Gavi
• Ousmane Dembele
• Eric Garcia
• Ronald Araujo
• gerard hammered
• Dani Alves
• Memphis Depay
• Clement Lenglet

Athletic comes to the game after a draw at home against Real Sociedad (4-0). Add to that, the Basques are 2 points from the area of ​​the European placesby what will not save at all in his visit to the Camp Nou to try to “assault” the culé temple and bring turning points to Bilbao.

Like that then, the Barcelona prepares for a party that will make Catalonia “vibrate”, and if they want to continue with the series of nine parties in the League without knowing the defeat, must win to the “lions”. The Blaugrana have ‘heating engines’ and showed their best version. It is important to keep the composure to move forward with a firm step in this 2022 now that the culés have found the conclusive ‘formula’.

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