{"id":4029,"date":"2025-02-24T21:55:49","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T21:55:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2025\/02\/24\/frenkie-de-jong-starts-with-pedri-4-2-3-1-barcelona-predicted-lineup-vs-atletico-madrid\/"},"modified":"2025-02-24T21:55:49","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T21:55:49","slug":"frenkie-de-jong-starts-with-pedri-4-2-3-1-barcelona-predicted-lineup-vs-atletico-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2025\/02\/24\/frenkie-de-jong-starts-with-pedri-4-2-3-1-barcelona-predicted-lineup-vs-atletico-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"Frenkie de Jong Starts With Pedri | 4-2-3-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs Atletico Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n
\n

Barcelona are preparing to host Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the semi-final round in the Copa del Rey. <\/span>The former side continued their winning streak in the La Liga <\/span>as they beat<\/span> Las Palmas by 2-0 to lead the points table.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hansi Flick\u2019s side will now hope to get a comprehensive lead in the first leg to <\/span>very much<\/span> secure a berth in the finale. However, their country rivals won\u2019t let them have too easily and can surprise everyone with his performance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Defence<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Barcelona hasn\u2019t lost a single game with Wojciech Szczesny operating between the sticks. <\/span>They will try to <\/span>keep<\/span> the record <\/span>maintained<\/span>.<\/span> Jules Kounde<\/a> continues to be an undisputed pick for the right-back spot.<\/span><\/p>\n

Eric Garcia and Pau Cubarsi <\/span>were used<\/span> in the centre of the defensive line against Las Palmas. However, Hansi Flick could deploy Inigo Martinez and Ronald Araujo as the centre-backs for this game. Left-back Alejandro Balde <\/span>is retained<\/span> in the starting XI.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Jules
SEVILLE, SPAIN \u2013 JANUARY 21: Jules Kounde of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis and FC Barcelona at Estadio Benito Villamarin on January 21, 2024 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Midfield<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Frenkie de Jong<\/a> has earned Flick\u2019s trust <\/span>in recent times<\/span>, <\/span>all<\/span> thanks to his consistently impressive performance.<\/span> The Dutchman is likely to make it into the midfield duo alongside Pedri.<\/span><\/p>\n

Attack<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Barcelona are sweating over the fitness of Lamine Yamal, who suffered a blow in the previous game. He should be ready to operate on the right flank with Raphinha<\/a> running down the other side of the pitch. <\/span>As<\/span> Dani Olmo is fully fit and looking sharp, he should come in the XI at <\/span>the cost of<\/span> Fermin Lopez.<\/span><\/p>\n

Though Ferran Torres continues to deliver despite limited game-time, Robert Lewandowski <\/span>is expected<\/span> to start <\/span>as the striker once again<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Marc Bernal and Marc-Andre ter Stegen are out of contention <\/span>while<\/span> Andreas Christensen might return into the squad.<\/span><\/p>\n

4-2-3-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs Atletico Madrid<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
\n

\"Wansh<\/p>\n

\n

Wansh Agarwal\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/h3>\n

Wansh Agarwal is a sports enthusiast who likes to express his views through writing. He is a Manchester City fan but follows most sports.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Barcelona are preparing to host Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the semi-final round in the Copa del Rey. The former side continued their winning streak in the La Liga as they beat Las Palmas by 2-0 to lead the points table. Hansi Flick\u2019s side will now hope to get a comprehensive lead in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12816,"featured_media":4030,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4029","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4029","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12816"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4029"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4029\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4030"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4029"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4029"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4029"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}