Barcelona predicted lineup vs Real Betis - La Liga | OneFootball

Barcelona's winning machine has been at it again post-March international break, but a tricky La Liga assignment beckons for the table toppers.

Hansi Flick's side have won three on the bounce on their return to action, and their 1-0 triumph at Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night saw them advance into the Copa del Rey final. The quadruple is very much on after they secured victory in the Supercopa at the start of the year.

Flick will have to smartly utilise his squad for upcoming games, however, with a Champions League quarter-final against Borussia Dortmund on the horizon. The German has subtly rotated thus far, but he may be without a couple of integral pieces for Real Betis' visit this weekend.

Here's how Barcelona could line up on Saturday night.

Barcelona predicted lineup vs Real Betis (4-2-3-1)

Ferran Torres delivered for Barcelona again in midweek / Mateo Villalba/GettyImages

GK: Wojciech Szczesny - Another clean sheet for the veteran shot-stopper on Wednesday night. Szczesny has proven to be an excellent addition after Marc-Andre ter Stegen suffered a long-term injury.

RB: Jules Kounde - There's been little respite for Kounde this season, but there are fewer alternatives for Flick to choose from at right-back compared to on the left. The Frenchman was on the scoresheet in Barca's 5-1 victory over Betis in the Copa del Rey earlier this year.

CB: Ronald Araujo - Araujo was superb when called upon in midweek, and Flick could make a change at centre-back on Saturday with the skipper coming into the XI.

CB: Inigo Martinez - It looks like Pau Cubarsi is still being managed off the back of the knock he sustained on international duty. The experienced Martinez is thus more likely to partner Araujo.

LB: Alejandro Balde - The left-back has been in supreme form this season, and although Barca have several Balde alternatives at their disposal, Flick will likely trust the Spaniard with another start ahead of Dortmund's visit on Wednesday.

CM: Eric Garcia - Let's hope Flick does the sensible thing by offering the sought-after Pedri a breather. Garcia has proven to be more than serviceable in the middle of the park.

CM: Frenkie de Jong - De Jong's form should alleviate Pedri's potential absence. The Dutchman's excellent run continued in midweek.

RW: Ferran Torres - Lamine Yamal, like Pedri, must be preserved after picking up a knock against Atletico. Barca have an array of in-form goalscorers in attack, and Flick could shuffle his pack around. Ferran, who started up top on Wednesday, could slide over to the right flank.

AM: Gavi - The Spaniard has primarily played ahead of the ball in a more advanced role this season, and Gavi could come in for Fermin Lopez with Dani Olmo still out on Saturday night.

LW: Raphinha - It's been a subdued return from the March break for Raphinha, who was back in the XI on Wednesday night. The Brazilian must come to the fore for the league leaders against the red-hot Betis.

ST: Robert Lewandowski - Kylian Mbappe may have eaten into the striker's advantage in the race for the Pichichi by the time Barca kick off on Saturday. Lewandowski featured off the bench in midweek and is expected to return to the fold at the weekend.