FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has finalized his lineup for the crucial UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second-leg clash against Benfica. In a notable decision, Gavi and Marc Casado are set to start, highlighting Flick\u2019s trust in their abilities for this key match.<\/p>\n
Barcelona\u2019s expected starting XI includes: Szczesny; Kound\u00e9, Araujo, Cubars\u00ed, Balde; Pedri, Casado, Gavi; Lamine Yamal, Lewandowski, and Raphinha.<\/p>\n
This selection demonstrates Flick\u2019s strategy of blending young talent with experienced players to create a balanced and dynamic squad capable of securing qualification against Benfica.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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