Get ready for some football drama! FC Barcelona kicks off their Copa del Rey journey tonight, but will their star power be enough against a hungry underdog?
Hansi Flick has revealed his squad for the away clash against Guadalajara, a team from the third-tier Primera RFEF. The match, kicking off at 9 pm CET at the Estadio Pedro Escartín, promises an intriguing David vs. Goliath scenario. While Barcelona are the clear favorites, single-leg cup ties are notorious for their unpredictability. Flick will be urging his players to avoid complacency against a Guadalajara side guaranteed to give their all.
And this is the part most people miss: Flick is missing key players like Gavi, Olmo, and Araujo. However, there's good news as goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny returns after recovering from gastroenteritis, which sidelined him for the Osasuna game.
Here's the full squad Flick has chosen for this crucial encounter: Ter Stegen, Balde, Cubarsí, Ferran, Pedri, Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Joan García, Rashford, Christensen, Fermín, Casado, Gerard Martin, F. De Jong, Bernal, Kounde, Eric, Szczesny, Jofre, Dro, Roony, and Tommy.
Can Barcelona overcome the potential upset and advance in the Copa del Rey? Let us know your predictions in the comments below! Força Barça!
