FC Barcelona will travel to the Wanda Metropolitano to face off against Atletico Madrid in the second leg of the semi-final of the Copa Del Rey. The score is tied at 4-4 from the first leg in Barcelona, where Atletico made a late comeback. Barca are first in the La Liga and are in the quarterfinal of the UEFA Champions League. So, they are still in contention to win the treble this season. Hansi Flick’s side are coming to this game on the back of a win against Girona at home in the league.
In this article, let us take a look at the predicted lineup of FC Barcelona against Atletico Madrid.
4-2-3-1 FC Barcelona Predicted Lineup Against Atletico Madrid:
Defence:
Szczęsny will start as the goalkeeper. Wojciech Szczesny has conceded 5 goals and kept 5 clean sheets in 9 matches in the La Liga 2024/2025 season. Kounde and Balde will be the two fullbacks. Jules Kounde has conceded 24 goals and kept 9 clean sheets in 29 matches in the La Liga 2024/2025 season and has a G/A of 5. Alejandro Balde has conceded 17 goals and kept 8 clean sheets in 26 matches in the La Liga 2024/2025 season.
Cubarsi and Inigo Martinez will be the two centre-backs. Pau Cubarsi has conceded 21 goals and kept 8 clean sheets in 28 matches in the La Liga 2024/2025 season. Inigo Martinez has conceded 20 goals and kept 6 clean sheets in 23 matches in the La Liga 2024/2025 season and has a G/A of 3.
Midfield:
Frenkie De Jong and Pedri will play the roles of the two pivots. Frenkie de Jong has scored 2 goals in 17 matches so far in the La Liga 2024/2025 season and has a G/A of 4. Pedri has scored 4 goals in 28 matches so far in the La Liga 2024/2025 season and has a G/A of 8.
Yamal and Raphinha will be the right and left midfielders, respectively, and provide width to the team. Gavi will be the central attacking midfielder. Lamine Yamal has scored 6 goals in 26 matches so far in the La Liga 2024/2025 season and has a G/A of 17. Raphinha has scored 13 goals in 27 matches so far in the La Liga 2024/2025 season and has a G/A of 21. Gavi has assisted 1 goal in 17 matches so far in the La Liga 2024/2025 season.
Attack:
Robert Lewandowski will be the only striker. Robert Lewandowski has scored 25 goals in 28 matches so far in the La Liga 2024/2025 season and has a G/A of 27.
FC Barcelona Predicted Lineup Against Atletico Madrid: Wojciech Szczęsny; Jules Koundé, Pau Cubarsí, Iñigo Martínez, Alejandro Baldé; Pedri, Frenkie de Jong; Lamine Yamal, Gavi, Raphinha; Robert Lewandowski
