FC Barcelona are currently top of the Spanish football pyramid, as they head into tomorrow’s La Liga fixture versus Racing de Santander. Gerard Martin is the only real new injury development for the Catalan club. He had to subbed off at halftime during Sunday’s 4-3 win at Levante, due to having seen his face cut. The laceration isn’t too serious, but he could likely take a rest in midweek. Besides this match provides a good opportunity for Andreas Christensen to come back into side anyway.
What are the FYIs for Barcelona vs Racing de Santander?
Format: La Liga fixture
Kickoff: Wed Sept. 16th, 9:30pm, Camp Nou, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
La Liga Form: FC Barcelona WWWWW Racing de Santander DLWLW
La Liga Standing: FC Barcelona 1st, 15 pts Racing de Santander 10th, 7 pts
Result Probability, According to Google: FC Barcelona win 91% Draw 6% Racing de Santander win 3%
What is the Barca Team News?
We’re predicting the former Chelsea center back will come into the first team here. Elsewhere Frenkie de Jong and Roony Bardghji remain sidelined, but they are the Blaugranes’ only injury concerns for right now.
Otherwise nothing has really changed with the roster availability situation.
What is the Likely Barcelona Starting Lineup?
Joan Garcia; Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Andreas Christensen, Xavi Espart; Rodri, Pedri, Fermin Lopez; Anthony Gordon, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha
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