Hansi Flick has seen a lot, but even he admitted that Barcelona's victory over Benfica was unlike anything he had witnessed before.
Barcelona wins in Lisbon It was one of those inexplicable successes. It was a match that Flick's team had no right to win, but Rafinha's last-gasp goal made the Catalan team overturn a 4-2 deficit. This was not a 'remontada' in terms of significance, but a win will allow them to relax somewhat on Wednesday night with their place in the tournament. UEFA Champions League The round of 16 is safe.
Therefore, there are not expected to be many changes from Tuesday night's squad, with Flick reluctant to chop and change in recent weeks.
Here's how Barcelona He could line up against promoted Valencia on Sunday night.
Goalkeeper: Iñaki Pena – Wojciech Szczesny was one of the many agents of chaos in Lisbon, and has certainly played himself out of the team. Iñaki Pena will return on Sunday.
Right-back: Jules Kounde – Kounde still finds himself in dangerous positions in the final third, although he was unable to improve on his goal tally during the week. However, the Frenchman has been an outstanding player for Barcelona this season.
Centre-back: Ronald Araujo – The captain remains weak in possession and was unable to cover himself in glory on Tuesday night. but, Barcelona has committed He has and will retain his place in the heart of Flick's defence.
Centre-back: Pau Kuparsi – Coparci has more responsibility in possession when alongside Araujo. Inigo Martinez remains absent, while Andreas Christensen has rarely appeared since recovering from injury.
Left-back: Alejandro Balde – It has been a long time since we've seen Balde at his best, but the Spanish left-back has been excellent in recent weeks and has shown signs of rediscovering his pre-Achilles form.
CM: Mark Casado – Rest has been few and far between for Casado since his merger, but Flick should give him a break next week when Barcelona It hosts Atalanta in the final round of the league.
CM: Pedri – The cheerful Spaniard played a key role in Barcelona's comeback across the peninsula on Tuesday, and is said to be closing in on a contract extension that will no doubt come with a ridiculous release clause.
RM: Lamin Yamal – Tuesday was a rare night for Yamal, who is still capable of causing chaos when his color is off. The teen did not register League Since the end of October.
AM: Javi – Dani Olmo doubt with the calf infection Fermin Lopez is expected to have a decent match against Atalanta. We are all enjoying the reinvention of Javi as a more advanced midfielder in Flick's lineup.
LM: Rafinha – Tuesday night's champions have often outplayed Barcelona this season. Whisper it, but is the Brazilian playing himself? Ballon d'Or clash?
Striker: Robert Lewandowski – The veteran striker scored twice as Barcelona came back from a goal down in the reverse fixture. Lewandowski scored six goals in four matches against Valencia.
