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How will Barcelona line up against Mallorca in La Liga?

Barcelona look to maintain their narrow lead at the top of the _La Liga_ standings when they welcome a talented Mallorca side to Camp Nou.

Here’s how we think Hansi Flick will line up his troops for Saturday’s battle:

Flick was able to make several changes in the Cup win over Albacete which allows him to return to a more _Gala XI_ looking team for this one.

We think the coach will go back to his favorite back four combination as of late, with **Jules Kounde** at right-back, **Pau Cubarsí** and **Eric Garcia** at center-back, and **Alejandro Balde** at left-back.

Barça’s last _La Liga_ game featured a spectacular attacking performance against Elche (except for the finishing issues), and a large reason for the huge amount of great chances created was the performance of the midfield trio of **Frenkie de Jong**, **Dani Olmo** and **Fermín López**, so we think Flick will go with this bold and attacking central setup once again to face a Mallorca team that is likely to play with a low block and a back five in this one.

Raphinha is expected to miss this one as he recovers from a minor groin issue, so **Marcus Rashford** will retain his spot on the left wing. **Ferran Torres** will return to the lineup ahead of Robert Lewandowski up front, and the on-fire **Lamine Yamal** will start again looking to continue his incredible form.

**Possible XI**: Joan; Kounde, Cubarsí, Eric, Balde; Fermín, De Jong, Olmo; Yamal, Ferran, Rashford (4-3-3)

_How do you think Barcelona should line up against Mallorca? Let us know your thoughts, predictions and teams in the comments below!_

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