{"id":18949,"date":"2025-12-05T20:36:52","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T20:36:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2025\/12\/05\/de-jong-to-start-olmo-on-the-bench-4-3-3-barcelona-predicted-lineup-vs-real-betis\/"},"modified":"2025-12-05T20:36:52","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T20:36:52","slug":"de-jong-to-start-olmo-on-the-bench-4-3-3-barcelona-predicted-lineup-vs-real-betis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2025\/12\/05\/de-jong-to-start-olmo-on-the-bench-4-3-3-barcelona-predicted-lineup-vs-real-betis\/","title":{"rendered":"De Jong To Start, Olmo On The Bench | 4-3-3 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs Real Betis"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Barcelona will clash heads with Real Betis at the Villamarin Stadium this Saturday as they look to secure a positive result on the road in La Liga. The Catalan club earned an impressive 3-1 win over Atletico Madrid recently, which should keep them in good spirits ahead of this game.<\/p>\n

Hansi Flick will set his men up in a 4-3-3 formation and is expected to make one change to his first XI for this contest. Frenkie de Jong could get a chance to play from the start of this game.<\/p>\n

Defence<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Joan Garcia will feature in between the sticks for the Catalan club after conceding one goal in his last outing. Pau Cubarsi will function alongside Gerard Martin at the heart of the Barcelona<\/a> backline as they look to keep a solid shape on the defensive end of the field.<\/p>\n

Jules Kounde will fill in as the right-back, while Alejandro Balde hopes to give a good account of himself on the other side as the left-back. Both of them will have to pick and choose their moments to join in on the attack.<\/p>\n

Andreas Christensen will provide cover for the defensive positions on the bench.<\/p>\n

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BARCELONA, SPAIN \u2013 DECEMBER 02: Head Coach Hansi Flick of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Atletico de Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou on December 02, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Midfield<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Frenkie de Jong, Eric Garcia and Pedri will make up Flick\u2019s midfield. All three of them need to retain possession well at the centre of the park and engineer some clear-cut chances in the final third.<\/p>\n

Marc Casado and Dani Olmo will have to settle for a place on the bench and might come on to influence the game in the second 45 minutes if required.<\/p>\n

Attack<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Raphinha will try to prove his worth on the left flank, while Lamine Yamal looks to weave his magic from the right wing. Both of them will try to get in behind the opponent\u2019s backline at every chance they can get.<\/p>\n

Robert Lewandowski will lead the line for the Catalan club in the final third. He has to figure out a way to be a constant menace up top.<\/p>\n

Ferran Torres and Marcus Rashford will be named on the bench as they wait for their chance to make an impact in the latter stages of the game if needed.<\/p>\n

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