Champions League: Official line-ups for Barça – Feyenoord
FC Barcelona kicks off its European campaign this Wednesday with the ambition of extending its excellent start to the season. After their display against Valencia in La Liga, the Catalan club hosts Feyenoord Rotterdam, unbeaten in 19 matches and determined to boldly seize their chance. The official line-ups for both teams have been announced.
SUMMARY
FC Barcelona returns to the Champions League full of confidence. The Catalans perfectly launched their season in La Liga with a display of strength against Valencia (0-5) this weekend. On their home ground, Hansi Flick’s men intend to continue this momentum and immediately take control of their European campaign.
The challenge, however, appears more demanding than it seems. Feyenoord arrives in Catalonia with an impressive run of 19 consecutive matches without defeat. The Dutch team will be led by Giovanni van Bronckhorst, a former Barça player who knows the Catalan club’s environment perfectly. The visitors will nevertheless have to cope with a significant offensive absence, that of Anis Hadj Moussa. Despite this setback, Feyenoord intends to play without inhibition and try to thwart Barça’s ambitions.
For this first day of the league phase, Hansi Flick notably fields Joan García in goal, while Jules Koundé, Pau Cubarsí, Andreas Christensen, and João Cancelo make up the defense. Rodri and Pedri are paired in midfield, with Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Karim Adeyemi, and Raphinha to energize the attacking sector.
The official line-ups:
FC Barcelona: Joan García – Koundé, Cubarsí, Christensen, Cancelo – Rodri, Pedri – Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Adeyemi – Raphinha.
Feyenoord: Ernst – Read, St. Juste, Watanabe, Mika Mármol – Vanhoutte, Zechiel, Javi López – Hadj Moussa, Ferri, Valente.
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