La Liga Gameweek 6
Sep 23, 2023 5.30pm
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HT : 0 1
FT Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys
  • Andreas Christensen 36' yellowcard
  • Gavi 39' yellowcard
  • Robert Lewandowski 81' goal
  • Robert Lewandowski 85' goal
  • Joao Cancelo 89' goal
  • goal Jorgen Strand Larsen 19'
  • yellowcard Unai Nunez 43'
  • goal Anastasios Douvikas 76'

How Barcelona could line up against Celta Vigo

How Barcelona could line up against Celta Vigo

Barcelona will have Ronald Araujo back in their squad for Saturday's La Liga clash with Celta Vigo, but Pedri remains unavailable for selection due to a thigh problem.

Araujo has now recovered from a hamstring issue and has been picked for the contest with the Sky Blues, with an appearance off the bench a possibility.

Barcelona did not suffer any fresh concerns in Tuesday's 5-0 win over Royal Antwerp in the Champions League, which made it five straight victories for the team in all competitions.

Joao Felix has now scored three times in his three appearances for the Catalan outfit since arriving on loan from Atletico Madrid, registering in last weekend's 5-0 win over Real Betis, before grabbing a brace in the five-goal success over Antwerp in Europe.

Robert Lewandowski and Felix are again expected to feature in the front three this weekend, with Ferran Torres, Raphinha and Lamine Yamal battling for the spot on the right.

Torres started and indeed scored against Real Betis before Raphinha was given the nod against Antwerp, but 16-year-old Yamal could be handed a spot in the XI for this match.

Oriol Romeu is likely to be the player to miss out in midfield, with Ilkay Gundogan, Frenkie de Jong and Gavi expected to feature as the central three this weekend.

Meanwhile, Joao Cancelo has been hugely impressive since arriving on loan from Manchester City, and the Portugal international should retain his spot at right-back.

Barcelona possible starting lineup: Ter Stegen; Cancelo, Kounde, Christensen, Balde; Gundogan, F de Jong, Gavi; Yamal, Lewandowski, Felix

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Who will win Saturday's La Liga clash between Barcelona and Celta Vigo?
Barcelona 91%
Draw 4%
Celta Vigo 4%
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