After Real Madrid’s slip-up against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday night, Barcelona will look to build on their advantage by remaining four points ahead of their Clasico rivals when they host Leganés at the Estadi Olimpic.
Before the match that will begin on Sunday at 21:00 CET, Hansi Flick has called up his squad to face Leganés. The good news is that Raphinha is fit to participate after being substituted due to discomfort during Wednesday’s victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. However, there is no place for Andreas Christensen or Ansu Fati, despite both players returning to training earlier in the week.
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Barcelona are firm favorites to beat Leganés with ease, although they are expected to make significant changes to the team that started against Dortmund. Flick is expected to start players such as Ronald Araujo, Frenkie de Jong and Ferran Torres, with Pau Cubarsi and Lamine Yamal among those likely to be rested.