Barcelona turn their attentions back to _La Liga_ and look to maintain their narrow lead at the top of the table as they face a tough away test against a very good and entertaining Elche side.
Here’s how we think Hansi Flick will line up his troops for Saturday’s battle:
Barça learned in their first meeting of the season with Elche that Eder Sarabia’s side is dangerous and loves to attack, so Hansi Flick will look to use a strong lineup in this one to make sure of the points.
There could still be some changes in the team, though, and we expect one at the back with **Eric Garcia** as **Pau Cubarsí**’s center-back partner to open up a spot in midfield, moving Gerard Martín to the bench as **Jules Kounde** and **Alejandro Balde** retain their spots at full-back. João Cancelo is back in the fold and Ronald Araujo is also in contention, but we think they have a better chance of starting in the next Cup match than in this one.
**Marc Bernal** was very impactful in his 45 minutes off the bench in the Champions League comeback against Copenhagen in midweek, and we think Flick will reward his performance with a start in the double pivot alongside the returning **Frenkie de Jong**. Another influential player against Copenhagen was **Dani Olmo**, and we think he’ll start this one in his more familiar number 10 role with Fermín López going to the bench.
**Lamine Yamal** continued his very strong run of form with another goal and assist against Copenhagen, and he and **Raphinha** are locks to start this one on the wings. **Ferran Torres** returned from injury in midweek, and we think he’ll regain his spot up front to give Robert Lewandowski a chance to rest after starting three games in a row for the first time in a while.
**Possible XI**: Joan; Kounde, Cubarsí, Eric, Balde; Bernal, De Jong; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Ferran (4-2-3-1)
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