The FC Barcelona will aim to finish its UEFA Champions League group phase with a strong note while facing Atalanta in their last game of this round tonight.
He Blaugrana I have assured a place between the last eight in the UCL and with it a direct place in the 16 of the competition, without having to go through an additional playoff stage.
A victory tonight against the Italians, along with the liverpool potentially slipping, could even see the men of Hansi Flick end at the top of the classification, which would beat them a favorable raffle in the next round, as well as extra cash in The coffers.
Having rotated his team during the weekend league clash against Valencia, the Barcelona manager is expected to name his strongest possible alignment tonight against Gian Piero Gasperini’s men.
Barcelona enters the match without Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, Marc Bernal, Inigo Martínez, Dani Olmo and Andreas Christensen, who has suffered a new setback for injuries.
But the manager has returned to Pedri at his disposal after the midfielder lost the last game due to gastroenteritis.
This is how Catalan heavyweights align against the UEFA Europa League winners last season at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis company tonight.
Defense
The goalkeeper’s place has generated a lot of discussion and debate in recent weeks, but Hansi Flick made clear during his press conference that will be Wojciech Szczesny Who will be the head of Barcelona tonight and in the next games?
Meanwhile, a solitary change is expected in the department of Central where the captain Ronald Araujo He is ready to return to the initial XI, at the expense of Eric García.
The Uruguayan international will be associated Pau Cubarsi In the heart of Blaugrana defense while Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde Continue how the setbacks on the right and left sides, respectively.
Midfield
Frenkie de Jong enjoyed a solid game against Valencia on the weekend gave a rare start opportunity. However, with Pedri Back available, it is almost guaranteed that the 22 -year -old will claim his initial position in the center of the field for Barcelona.
Meanwhile, the Spanish international will continue to be paired with Marc Casado Who has become an integral member of this Barça configuration under Hansi’s film this season.
Advancing, Fermin López put his best exhibition of the season, accumulating two goals and assists each against Valencia, after starting as No. 10. However, the The Masia Gem is expected to give way to the star midfielder Gavithat has been in good shape in 2025.
Stroke
Robert Lewandowski It is expected to claim your initial position again after leaving the bank against Valencia during the weekend. Ferran Torres, who also scored in the clash of the League against his former club, will give way.
Lamine Yamal and Rafinha He will continue to occupy the wide areas for Barcelona and carry a great threat in the future.
There could be minutes from the bank for players such as Fermin, Ferran and Pablo Torre in the second period.