{"id":18693,"date":"2025-12-01T19:44:38","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T19:44:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2025\/12\/01\/kounde-pedri-and-de-jong-to-start-4-3-3-barcelona-predicted-lineup-vs-atletico-madrid\/"},"modified":"2025-12-01T19:44:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T19:44:38","slug":"kounde-pedri-and-de-jong-to-start-4-3-3-barcelona-predicted-lineup-vs-atletico-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2025\/12\/01\/kounde-pedri-and-de-jong-to-start-4-3-3-barcelona-predicted-lineup-vs-atletico-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"Kounde, Pedri And De Jong To Start | 4-3-3 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs Atletico Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Barcelona will welcome Atletico Madrid at the Nou Camp this Tuesday night as they hope to secure a win at home in La Liga. The Catalan giants managed to earn an impressive 3-1 win over Alaves recently, which should give them a ton of confidence ahead of this game.<\/p>\n<p>Hansi Flick will opt for the 4-3-3 formation once again and is expected to make some changes to his first team for this clash. Jules Kounde, Pedri and Frenkie de Jong could all play from the start of this game.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Defence<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Joan Garcia will function in goal for Barcelona after conceding one goal in his last appearance. Eric Garcia will operate alongside Pau Cubarsi at the heart of the <a href=\"https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/category\/leagues\/la-liga\/barcelona\/\">Barcelona<\/a> backline as they hope to keep a good shape on the defensive end of the field.<\/p>\n<p>Jules Kounde will try to prove his worth as the right-back, while Alejandro Balde fills on on the other flank as the left-back. Both of them will have to pick and choose their moments to join in on the attack.<\/p>\n<p>Gerard Martin and Andreas Christesen will provide cover for the defensive positions on the bench.<\/p>\n<p>> <ins data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1320500389249449\" data-ad-slot=\"3943052428\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>  <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_338055\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-338055\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-lazyloaded=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fc-barcelona-v-deportivo-alaves-laliga-ea-sports-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Barcelona\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fc-barcelona-v-deportivo-alaves-laliga-ea-sports-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fc-barcelona-v-deportivo-alaves-laliga-ea-sports-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fc-barcelona-v-deportivo-alaves-laliga-ea-sports-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fc-barcelona-v-deportivo-alaves-laliga-ea-sports-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fc-barcelona-v-deportivo-alaves-laliga-ea-sports-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fc-barcelona-v-deportivo-alaves-laliga-ea-sports-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fc-barcelona-v-deportivo-alaves-laliga-ea-sports-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fc-barcelona-v-deportivo-alaves-laliga-ea-sports-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fc-barcelona-v-deportivo-alaves-laliga-ea-sports-1260x840.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fc-barcelona-v-deportivo-alaves-laliga-ea-sports-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fc-barcelona-v-deportivo-alaves-laliga-ea-sports-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fc-barcelona-v-deportivo-alaves-laliga-ea-sports-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fc-barcelona-v-deportivo-alaves-laliga-ea-sports-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fc-barcelona-v-deportivo-alaves-laliga-ea-sports-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-338055\">BARCELONA, SPAIN \u2013 NOVEMBER 29: Raphinha of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Deportivo Alaves at Spotify Camp Nou on November 29, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Midfield<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Flick could name a midfield comprised of Frenkie de Jong, Dani Olmo and Pedri for this game. Their main focus would be to move the ball well and engineer some clear-cut chances in the final third.<\/p>\n<p>Marc Bernal and Marc Casado will be available for selection on the bench as they wait for their chance to make an impact in the second 45 minutes if needed. However, Fermin Lopez will be sidelined for this game due to a calf problem.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Attack<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Raphinha will hope to prove his worth on the left flank, while Lamine Yamal looks to catch the eye on the right wing.<\/p>\n<p>Robert Lewandowski will lead the charge for the Catalan club up top. He has to figure out a way to be a real threat in and around the Atletico Madrid penalty area.<\/p>\n<p>Ferran Torres and Marcus Rashford will have to be content with a spot on the bench and might come on to influence the game in the latter stages if Barcelona are in need of a goal by then.<\/p>\n<p><img data-lazyloaded=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ab5Agi6agU.png\" alt width=\"336\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ab5Agi6agU.png 336w, https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ab5Agi6agU-196x300.png 196w, https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ab5Agi6agU-98x150.png 98w, https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ab5Agi6agU-274x420.png 274w, https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ab5Agi6agU-150x230.png 150w, https:\/\/the4thofficial.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ab5Agi6agU-300x460.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Barcelona will welcome Atletico Madrid at the Nou Camp this Tuesday night as they hope to secure a win at home in La Liga. 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