Barcelona will face Sevilla away from home in Match-Day 23 of La Liga on Sunday. The Catalans are in great form and will aim to close the point gap at the top to get closer to the La Liga title.
Importance of this game
Today, Real Madrid who are in 1st place with 49 points go head-to-head against Atletico Madrid in 2nd place with 48 points. This game will be important for Barcelona, if the result ends as a draw, Barcelona who is in 3rd place with 45 points can narrow the 5-point gap to 2 points from the first place. Real Madrid has not been in great form recently and is in an emergency with injuries in defense. Atletico will be looking to win the game to climb up top, but the only advantage Real Madrid have is that the match is in Santiago Bernabeu. The game will be end-to-end and hopefully ends in our favor.
Whatever the result of this derby is, Barcelona have to win the game against Sevilla to stay in the title race and continue their hot form.
Expected Lineups
Sevilla predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Nyland (GK) — Sanchez, Gudeji, Bade, Salas — Sow, Niguez, Agoume — Lukebakio, Romero, Vargas Credits:sportingnews.com.
Barcelona predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Szczesny (GK) — Kounde, Cubarsi, Araujo, Balde — De Jong, Pedri, Casado — Lamine Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha Credits:sportingnews.com.
Sporting News has predicted Araujo to be in the Starting XI, but I believe Flick will give opportunity to Inigo Martinez as he played exceptional against Valencia after his return from injury.
What to Expect?
I think Barcelona will win the game with no hesitation, Barcelona has been good offensively and defensively. Sevilla is not having a great season, the only problem Barcelona will have is facing the pressure away from home from Sevilla fans. I think Barcelona will win the game 3-0.