Elche - Barcelona. Preview, probable line-ups, and fantasy tips. Matchday 22 of LaLiga.

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Elche - Barcelona

Match date: 31/01-21:00

Elche C.F.

A tough defeat for the franjiverdes last match against Levante, where the team suffered a last-minute header "Ramos style" in the 94th minute to complete the comeback and take the 3 points at home. Furthermore, this matchday the team faces none other than a big fish like FC Barcelona, the leader of the domestic competition.

Elche comes into the game with confirmed absences of Héctor Fort, Rafa Mir, and the significant Aleix Febas due to suspension after receiving the fifth yellow card. On the other hand, Álvaro Núñez is a doubt with pubis discomfort.

Regarding the lineup, Álvaro Rodríguez seems very settled, who will possibly be accompanied by André Silva in the attack. There are more doubts in the midfield, with Marc Aguado and Martim Neto as fixed players, and the third spot expected to be contested between Diangana and the youngster Adam Boayar, who scored a great goal against Levante and could also join Álvaro in a more advanced position.

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FC Barcelona

Qualifying for the Champions League round of 16, Europe on hold until mid-March, and back to the league. The Blaugrana team returns to defend the top spot after hectic weeks and does so with high morale after their recent successes, only somewhat tarnished by a game that has raised some occasional doubts despite their undeniable effectiveness. A tough match in Elche, against a team that already caused problems for Flick's side in the first leg with their ball possession style and for which they will not be able to count on injured players Pedri, Gavi, and Christensen.

As for the starting lineup, many uncertainties. Hansi Flick is regaining players who are on their way to their best form in all lines of the field, meaning that currently there is a group of about 16 players who could vie for a starting spot and perform with some assurance. Based on what was seen on Wednesday, it could be expected that players like Ferran, Frenkie de Jong, Lamine Yamal, and Éric play from the start and in the rest of the positions, many alternatives, a difficult day to bet on fixed starters in the culers' squad, and although we lean towards a mainly recognizable lineup, we believe players like Bernal and Cancelo could have their chance.

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