{"id":5051,"date":"2025-03-15T02:51:51","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T02:51:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2025\/03\/15\/pau-cubarsi-is-back-in-the-xi-4-3-2-1-barcelona-predicted-lineup-vs-atletico-madrid\/"},"modified":"2025-03-15T02:51:51","modified_gmt":"2025-03-15T02:51:51","slug":"pau-cubarsi-is-back-in-the-xi-4-3-2-1-barcelona-predicted-lineup-vs-atletico-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2025\/03\/15\/pau-cubarsi-is-back-in-the-xi-4-3-2-1-barcelona-predicted-lineup-vs-atletico-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"Pau Cubarsi Is Back In The XI | 4-3-2-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs Atletico Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Barcelona dismantled Benfica in the second leg to advance into the next round of the Champions League. They will face Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-final but that fixture is far away. They will now turn their focus towards Atletico Madrid in the La Liga this weekend.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hansi Flick\u2019s side are sitting on the top of the domestic points table and wouldn\u2019t want to drop even a single point. Though the points are level, they still have a game advantage. As Sunday\u2019s fixture is in the away form, it will be tough 90 minutes <\/span>for sure<\/span>!<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Barcelona remains unbeaten with Wojciech Szczesny at the goal line and the veteran is supposed to start once again. Jules Kounde<\/a> enjoyed a great time against Benfica and should be deployed as the right-back <\/span>once<\/span> again.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ronald Araujo could be retained at the heart of the defence with Pau Cubarsi coming in at the expense of Inigo Martinez. It\u2019s not even a debate about who is starting as the <\/span>left-back,<\/span> it\u2019s obviously Alejandro Balde.<\/span><\/p>\n

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BARCELONA, SPAIN \u2013 MARCH 12: Ronald Araujo of FC Barcelona controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2023\/24 round of 16 second leg match between FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 12, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Eric Alonso\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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

Frenkie de Jong is likely to get the nod ahead of Marc Casado<\/a> once again. The Dutchman has been doing exceptional work alongside Pedri in the middle of the park.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Lamine Yamal<\/a> <\/span>is starting<\/span> on the right wing with Raphinha running down the flank on the other side. Dani Olmo should <\/span>be started<\/span> as the attacking midfielder, keeping Gavi on the bench.<\/span><\/p>\n

Though Robert Lewandowski\u2019s form has dried up recently, he remains the prime choice for the striker role. Ferran Torres as a number nine is unreliable, especially against big sides.<\/span><\/p>\n

Marc Bernal and Marc-Andre ter Stegen are unavailable due to injuries while Andreas Christensen has regained full fitness and could be back into the squad.<\/span><\/p>\n

4-3-2-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs Atletico Madrid<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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