{"id":23784,"date":"2026-02-26T19:26:58","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T19:26:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2026\/02\/26\/cubarsi-pedri-and-lopez-to-start-4-2-3-1-barcelona-predicted-lineup-vs-villarreal\/"},"modified":"2026-02-26T19:26:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T19:26:58","slug":"cubarsi-pedri-and-lopez-to-start-4-2-3-1-barcelona-predicted-lineup-vs-villarreal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2026\/02\/26\/cubarsi-pedri-and-lopez-to-start-4-2-3-1-barcelona-predicted-lineup-vs-villarreal\/","title":{"rendered":"Cubarsi, Pedri And Lopez To Start | 4-2-3-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs Villarreal"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Barcelona will entertain Villarreal at the Nou Camp this Saturday as they look to secure a win at home in La Liga. The Catalan club managed to earn an impressive 3-0 win versus Levante recently, which should keep them in good spirits going into this game.<\/p>\n

Hansi Flick will set his players up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make some changes to his starting XI for this clash. Pau Cubarsi, Pedri and Fermin Lopez could all play from the start of this game.<\/p>\n

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

Joan Garcia will play in between the sticks for the Catalan giants after keeping a clean sheet in his last outing. Eric Garcia will resume his partnership with Pau Cubarsi at the heart of the Barcelona backline as they look to maintain a good shape on the defensive end of the field.<\/p>\n

Jules Kounde will continue to function as the right-back, while Joao Cancelo gets another chance to catch the eye 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

Ronald Araujo will provide cover for the centre-back positions on the bench.<\/p>\n

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BARCELONA, SPAIN \u2013 FEBRUARY 22: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Levante UD at Spotify Camp Nou on February 22, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Pedro Salado\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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

Frenkie de Jong and Pedri will operate as Flick\u2019s holding midfielders as they focus on establishing their superiority over the opposition at the centre of the park.<\/p>\n

The gifted trio of Raphinha, Fermin Lopez and Lamine Yamal will play just ahead of them as part of the Barcelona attack. All three of them need to combine well if the Catalan club are to secure another convincing win this weekend.<\/p>\n

Marcus Rashford and Marc Casado will make up the numbers on the bench as they await their chance to make an impact in the second half if needed.<\/p>\n

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

Ferran Torres will lead the line for Barca in the final third. He would be eager to make himself to a real nuisance in and around the opponent\u2019s penalty area and get his name on the scoresheet this Saturday.<\/p>\n

Robert Lewandowski will have to be content with a place on the bench and might come on to influence the game in the latter stages if Barcelona<\/a> are in need of a goal by then.<\/p>\n

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