Heading into the Spanish Super Cup semifinal clash versus Osasuna, FC Barcelona have plenty of issues to speak of. Maybe the biggest problems they have are in the final third, as scoring has been a big issue for the Blaugranes. Both Robert Lewandowski and Joao Felix are at risk of losing their places in the first team, although, for what it’s worth, we’re picking them in our prediction here.
FC Barcelona vs Osasuna FYIs
Competition: Supercopa de Espana Semifinals
Kickoff: Thurs. Jan. 11, 8pm, Al Awwal Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Fun Fact: this is a matchup of the Super Cup holders vs the Copa Del Rey runners-up
We really don’t know what else Xavi can do with his attack right now, other than give more minutes to Vitor Roque. The teenage Brazilian striker is probably the future of the Barca attack, but he isn’t the present, just yet.
Let’s take a look at what lineup the Catalan club might go with on Thursday, in the hopes of successfully defending this title.
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Osasuna (Spanish Super Cup Semifinal)
Inaki Pena; Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo, Andres Christensen, Alejandro Balde; Frenkie De Jong, Ilkay Gundogan, Ferran Torres; Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, Joao Felix.
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