Xavi insists with the four midfielders to welcome Bayern

Although the interest in the game has dropped exponentially, given the more than likely victory of Inter against Viktoria -they go 2-0 at the break- which mathematically eliminates Barça from the Champions League, the azulgrana have to host Bayern at the Camp Nou.

Thomas Osborne
Thomas Osborne
26 October 2022 Wednesday 11:36
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Xavi insists with the four midfielders to welcome Bayern

Although the interest in the game has dropped exponentially, given the more than likely victory of Inter against Viktoria -they go 2-0 at the break- which mathematically eliminates Barça from the Champions League, the azulgrana have to host Bayern at the Camp Nou.

And Xavi, while Inter's goals fell, has provided the official line-up for this match, which corresponds to the fifth day of the group stage. The coach has chosen to insist on the four midfielders, as he already did with such good results against Athletic.

Regarding that game, the last played by FC Barcelona, ​​Xavi has chosen to introduce three changes. The first, forced by Sergi Roberto's injury, implies the presence of the almost unprecedented Bellerín as right back.

Still in the defensive line, the second change in the lineup is that of Marcos Alonso, who will take the place of Eric García, the starting substitute, in the center of defense along with Frenchman Jules Koundé.

The third change compared to the match against Athletic comes in the center of the field. Gavi, still in discomfort after the blow suffered by Dani García, will start on the bench and Franck Kessié will act as the fourth midfielder.

The eleven azulgrana is made up of: Ter Stegen; Bellerin, Koundé, Marcos Alonso, Balde; Busquets, De Jong, Kessie; Dembele, Lewandowski, Pedri.