Final Rotation: Will Flick Change?

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Barcelona is set to face RCD Mallorca in a crucial La Liga match on Tuesday night at 21:30 CEST. The Catalan giants will be looking to increase the pressure on Real Madrid as they battle for the league title. However, with a Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid looming on Saturday, manager Hansi Flick faces some tough decisions.

Predicted Line-ups

According to reports, Flick is expected to make significant changes to the Barcelona squad for this match after fielding his strongest line-up against Celta Vigo. Key players like Lamine Yamal were rested, but the three goals conceded in the previous match highlighted Barcelona’s need for a strong defense. It is believed that players like Ronald Araujo, Hector Fort, Gavi, and Eric Garcia will feature in the starting line-up.

Barcelona will be without key players like Robert Lewandowski and Marc-Andre ter Stegen due to injuries. In their absence, Ferran Torres is expected to lead the attack. Reports suggest that Araujo and Garcia will rotate in, with Dani Olmo likely to start in place of Lopez. However, Flick’s decision on Fort remains uncertain after his criticism in a recent press conference.

Mallorca’s Challenges

On the other hand, RCD Mallorca will also be facing their own set of challenges. Manager Jagoba Arrasate is expected to deploy a three-man defense due to key suspensions and injuries. Players like Pablo Maffeo and Dani Rodriguez are suspended, while others like Vedat Muriqi and Takuma Asano are sidelined with injuries. Mallorca is currently in seventh place in La Liga, with hopes of securing a European spot.

With limited options available, Mallorca will heavily rely on players like Mateu Morey and Cyle Larin to deliver a strong performance. The absence of key players will test the squad’s depth and resilience against a formidable Barcelona side.

Final Thoughts

As both teams gear up for this crucial fixture, the outcome of the match could have significant implications on their respective seasons. Barcelona will be aiming to secure three points to maintain their title challenge, while Mallorca will be looking to upset the odds and push for a European qualification spot. With injuries and suspensions impacting both sides, the match promises to be a thrilling encounter filled with drama and excitement.