An incredible turnaround under Hansi Flick has brightened the Catalans’ treble dreams. After a scintillating 4-0 win against Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final, high-flying Barcelona will travel to Leganes to clash heads with the relegation-riddled La Liga outfit on Saturday night.
Barca have a four-point cushion over second-placed Real Madrid at the top of the league standings. A win against Leganes could extend their lead, thus mounting the pressure further before Los Blancos’ outing with Alaves a day later. Los Pepineros stunned the Blaugrana at Camp Nou in the reverse tie, and the gaffer must not opt for significant rotations regardless of their fixture congestion.
Predicted 4-2-3-1 Barcelona Lineup To Face Leganes
Defence
Although Marc-Andre ter Stegan is back in training, the German custodian must not be rushed into action with Wojciech Szczęsny exhibiting his mastery between the sticks week in, and week out. Having made his presence known against BVB, the veteran Polish custodian should aim for successive clean sheets.
The emergence of Pau Cubarsi and Alejandro Balde through the esteemed ranks of La Masia boosts Flick with ample options across the backline. The latter is expected to keep his place down the left ahead of Gerard Martin, and so is Cubarsi, who, however, could partner with Ronald Araujo in the heart of the backline. Veteran Inigo Martinez might make way for the Uruguayan to avoid fatigue and fitness woes. Jules Kounde should feature from the right, and the manager might bring in 18-year-old Hector Fort at some stage to replace the Frenchman. Versatile Eric Garcia and Andreas Christensen could also be involved as central defensive and midfield covers.
Midfield
Attack
Robert Lewandowski is still doing his job at the age of 36. So far, he has netted 38 times, which include 25 league goals. The Polish hitman must be aiming for more while spearheading the attack against Borja Jiménez’s men.
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