Barcelona's Starting XI Against Atletico Madrid: Gavi Starts, No De Jong or Rashford
Official: Barcelona starting lineup against Atletico Madrid – Gavi in; No De Jong, Rashford
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FC Barcelona faces Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, needing to overcome a 0-2 deficit from the first leg. Manager Hansi Flick has named Gavi in the starting lineup, opting not to include Frenkie de Jong or Marcus Rashford.
- 01Barcelona must overcome a 0-2 deficit from the first leg against Atletico Madrid.
- 02Gavi starts in midfield alongside Pedri, while Frenkie de Jong is not included.
- 03Marcus Rashford is left out of the starting XI for this crucial match.
- 04Eric Garcia replaces the suspended Pau Cubarsi in defense.
- 05Joan Garcia continues as the goalkeeper for Barcelona.
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In a crucial UEFA Champions League quarter-final match, FC Barcelona will attempt a comeback against Atletico Madrid after losing the first leg 0-2. Manager Hansi Flick has announced the starting lineup, featuring Gavi in midfield alongside Pedri, while Frenkie de Jong has not been included in the squad. Marcus Rashford, who was anticipated to start, is also absent, with Flick opting for a midfield-heavy formation that includes Dani Olmo and Fermin Lopez. Defensively, Eric Garcia steps in for the suspended Pau Cubarsi, and Joao Cancelo returns to the left-back position. Joan Garcia will remain in goal as Barcelona aims for a remontada at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
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