Flick picks 23 players as Barcelona prepare for Real Betis trip
Barcelona have named a 23-man squad for Saturday’s La Liga away fixture against Real Betis at La Cartuja. Raphinha and Frenkie de Jong are back after recent injury issues, while Andreas Christensen and Roony Bardghji remain unavailable. Hansi Flick’s expected lineup is a 4-2-3-1 led by Joan Garcia in goal and Gabriel Jesus up front.
Barcelona will visit Real Betis at La Cartuja for Saturday’s La Liga fixture. Hansi Flick named 23 players, with Raphinha returning after a small muscle complaint forced him to miss two games and Frenkie de Jong medically approved following a knee problem sustained at the World Cup. Andreas Christensen and Roony Bardghji remain unavailable, while the coach chose not to include Hamza Abdelkarim.
The expected 4-2-3-1 places Joan Garcia in goal, with Kounde, Cubarsi, Martin and Espart at the back, Gavi and Pedri in midfield, and Yamal, Olmo and Adeyemi supporting Gabriel Jesus. Kickoff is listed for 6.30pm CET, plus times for the UK, Nigeria, USA and India.
The return of Raphinha and Frenkie de Jong may lift Barcelona supporters’ expectations and could increase interest in broadcasts and matchday coverage. For Betis and the host city, a high-profile away crowd might affect local hospitality and transport demand, though the actual impact depends on attendance and result. The match may also shape online discussion among La Liga followers, with squad availability influencing how fans assess the title race.