Barcelona starting team against Mallorca in LaLiga EA Sports

Xavi Hernández’s team welcomes Mallorca at the Lluís Companys with eyes already on Tuesday’s crucial game in the Champions League.

On Friday evening, FC Barcelona kicks off the 28th matchday against Mallorca at the Lluís Companys Stadium with the aim of not faltering again which would distance themselves even further from the top spot. Xavi Hernández’s team let slip a magnificent opportunity to close the gap on Real Madrid and Girona after their goalless draw at San Mamés.

The Blaugrana team hasn’t given up on the league title, and the message within the dressing room is that they must fight until the very end. They will face a Mallorca side arriving at Montjuïc in high spirits and with great confidence after qualifying for the Copa del Rey final and defeating Girona, the second-placed team. The Balearic side is battling to move further away from the relegation zone.

For this match, Xavi Hernández will not be able to count on the injured Balde, Marcos Alonso, Gavi, Pedri, and De Jong, in addition to the suspended Araújo, who received his fifth yellow card against Athletic. The coach will also be unable to manage the match from the bench for the same reason. Given the numerous absences in midfield, Xavi will need to adjust his tactics, and it is very likely that he will revert to playing with three forwards up front.

Considering that next Tuesday the team faces their future in Europe with the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 against Napoli, there will also be some changes in the starting eleven. Ter Stegen will remain in goal, but on the right flank, the young Héctor Fort could step in to rest Koundé. Sergi Roberto is also an option. The center-back pairing will consist of Cubarsí and Iñígo Martínez, while