Barcelona were beaten for the first time in the evening of 2025, but their first-time Champions League semifinals was plenty of comfort in six years.
After Barca ran in the first leg, Barca fought Borussia Dortmund’s quarterfinals and Hansi Flick’s team produced a show that allowed questions about potential fatigue.
The German is not a relentless rotation, and several of his stars, especially considering the nature of the German Barcelona-style, may begin to feel the impact.
We should learn more on Saturday as Celta Vigo comes to town and visitors aim to close the gap in No. 6 Real Madrid. This is a tricky game for the host, and it's the starting lineup to choose from.
GK: wojciech szczesny- A big decision was that Flick was imminent, and Marc-Andre Ter Stegen returned. Currently, Szczesny remains the No. 1 spot in Barca.
RB: Jules Kounde- The manager has few options at right back. Araujo has played professional functions in the past, but Celta is not a blessing for Vinicius Junior-type characters that need to be included.
CB: Pau Cubarsi- The teenager will be happy to learn that Barcelona no longer needs to go to Dortmund this season. Cubas hasn't had two trips to send a signal to Dununa Park. Still, he should keep his position at the centre-back against a team of inaction Kelta.
CB: Inigo Martinez- Barcelona was a better team when Martinez worked with Cubarsi. This is again obvious on Tuesday.
LB: Gerard Martin- Alejandro Balde's absence is a big deal for Barcelona, but he should be back in early May. Martin will continue his position.
CM: Frenkie de Jong- The Dutch continued to run on the team and although the manager had several other options to call, he might stay in Barcelona's midfield. However, Eric Garcia and Gavi cannot replicate the abilities de jong possesses.
CM: Pedri – Flick Wisesly gave Pedri some breathing opportunities in the middle of the week, while Espanyol will return to the team this weekend. Espanyol performed well on the bench at Dortmund.
RW: Lamine Yamal- It seems that Yamal has to start every game. No room for breathing.
AM: Dani Olmo- After a quick start, Olmo's debut season in Catalonia is quite tame. To be fair, the Spanish are hampered by legal disputes and harm. When it comes to songs, he is a key part of the team.
LW: Ferran Torres- As part of the Barcelona squad, Ferran can enter the team on Saturday. The Spanish have been very reliable this semester, especially in 2025.
ST: Robert Lewandowski – The striker is comfortable in Pichichi's lead over Kylian Mbappe, and Lewandowski will benefit from the Frenchman's suspension. However, he still hopes to play as much as possible in La Liga before being eliminated this season.
