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Barcelona coach Hansi Flick recalled Pedri, Dani Olmo, Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha against Real Betis, seeing his team drop two points in stoppage time. The German has shown the first signs of increased rotation this season after resting Lewandowski against RCD Mallorca, and it is notable that it arrives ahead of their trip to Borussia Dortmund.
According to Diario AS, finishing in the top eight of the first phase of the Champions League is ‘an obsession’ at Can Barça. The club believes that it is key to finish among the top quarters of its teams and qualify for the round of 16 for a matter of prestige, after having had problems in Europe in recent years and being left out of the Club World Cup. .
Meanwhile, Flick is desperate to save his team two more high-intensity games, believing it is crucial to avoid the play-off round in a season where his team will come under physical pressure. The seeded teams will also play the second leg of the round of 16 at home.
Ansu Fati could receive medical approval for the match against Leganés. Andreas Christensen is now in the final phase of his recovery. @santiovalle
— Barcacentre (@barcacentre) December 9, 2024
The club’s accountants also expect the Blaugrana to qualify directly into the top eight. If they can win the remaining three games, Barcelona will be able to earn €54.3 million in the league stage if they finish first. Just finishing in the top eight would mean a minimum of 38 million euros. Qualification is likely to be possible with 15-17 points, meaning Barcelona are 3-5 points short.
The Blaugrana face Dortmund away on Wednesday, before another trip to Benfica and a home game against Atalanta in January. Barcelona currently occupies third position in the standings with 12 points, with four wins out of five. Inter are second with a one point lead, while Liverpool lead the league stage with 15 points and 5 wins out of 5. Looking the other way, there are four teams between 9th and 12th that are just two points behind Barcelona , and off the top. eight, which shows how tight it is.
