FC Barcelona v Rayo Vallecano de Madrid - LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 31: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates after the fifth goal of his team during the LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27 match between FC Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou on August 31, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Pablo Rodriguez/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)
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Barcelona’s squad for the 2026-27 season is now set following the close of the transfer window and is packed full of talent.
Hansi Flick has quality options all over the pitch but what is his strongest XI now the window has closed?
There’s no doubt that Joan Garcia is the No. 1 between the sticks, while Flick has plenty of options when it comes to his backline.
Pau Cubarsi is undoubtedly one of the first names on Flick’s teamsheet, but there are plenty of other players battling for the other three positions.
Into midfield and Flick is spoilt for choice. Rodri has arrived to provide even more quality and joins the likes of Pedri, Gavi, Fermin Lopez, Marc Bernal, Dani Olmo, Frenkie de Jong and young Brian Farinas in the squad.
The Barcelona boss also has real quality in attack. Raphinha and Lamine Yamal are two certain starters, with new arrivals Karim Adeyemi, Anthony Gordon and Gabriel Jesus all hoping to play their way into the XI.
So, today’s Barca Blaugranes Question of the Day is:
What is Barcelona’s strongest starting XI now the transfer window has closed?
Now it’s over to you! Feel free to share your teams, thoughts, opinions and answers in the comments section below!