FC Barcelona will be kicking off their [game against Galatasaray](https://barcanewsnetwork.com/galatasaray-vs-fc-barcelona-match-preview-ucl/) shortly. A massive clash in the UEFA Champions League, both teams are determined to make the most out of this game and Hansi Flick’s side will want nothing less than all three points.
However, Flick has decided to go with a rather unique formation in this game. With Raphinha still unavailable, there was a lot of uncertainty around the position in question. However, that has now been cleared up.
Here is the [official starting eleven](https://x.com/FCBarcelona/status/2110064388702961810?s=20) for Barcelona.
In goal, Joan Garcia gets the nod to start in between the sticks for the Catalan giants. He managed to keep a clean sheet in his previous match against Getafe, and he will want to continue that in this game as well.
Ahead of him, Pau Cubarsi and Gerard Martin start together as the two centre-backs for today. Both of them will need to be flawless in order to shut out the Galatasaray forwards in this match.
On the flanks, Joao Cancelo and Eric Garcia occupy the left and right flanks respectively. Both of them will need to showcase their offensive capabilities while also making sure that they remain defensively vigilant.
In the midfield, Rodri and Pedri have been selected to start together in the double pivot. Their defensive qualities coupled with their technical brilliance will surely give Barcelona the stability they need to dominate proceedings.
Ahead of them, Lamine Yamal starts on the right side of the attack while Fermin Lopez starts on the left. In between them, Dani Olmo has been chosen to start as the team’s central attacking midfielder.
Lastly, up top, Anthony Gordon will be starting the game in what looks to be a very fluid attacking trident. The players will likely shift their positions often, and it remains to be seen how Galatasaray deals with that.