Flick Chasing Historic 100-Point Finish
Barcelona is chasing 100 points in La Liga under Hansi Flick with three matches in hand. The Catalans will face Deportivo Alavés today, which is in the relegation zone, and Hansi Flick wants 3 points at any cost to achieve 100 points this season, but he will rotate key players in the starting eleven for today’s away clash.
Deportivo Alavés Fighting To Avoid Relegation
Deportivo Alavés is sitting in 19th position in La Liga, and this match is so crucial for them as the team is competing with Girona, Espanyol, Levante, Mallorca, and Elche to avoid relegation. In the last meeting, Barça defeated Alavés with a score of 3-1, so in this meeting also, Barça holds a huge edge.
Major Rotations Expected In Barcelona Starting XI
Barcelona is expected to make rotations in the starting eleven; Joan Garcia will play as he competes for the Zamora Trophy, but chances are there for Gerrard Piqué. Martin will go to the bench, and Araujo will come back to the starting 11. Another key change is expected in midfield, Barca may rest Pedri and start Frenkie, Bernal, and Gavi in midfield. Raphinha will be suspended for this match due to accumulating yellow cards and Flick may rotate Ferran for Lewandowski in the striker role.
Barcelona Predicted Starting Lineup vs Deportivo Alavés
Joan Garcia, Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo, Cubarsi, Cancelo, Frenkie, Bernal, Gavi, Rashford, Rooney, and Lewandowski.
Flick Wants Clinical Performance Away From Home
The aim of Flick in this match will be the same approach as against Getafe and Osasuna, which is to defend well without committing mistakes and be clinical at the earliest.
