Sevilla vs Barcelona: Predicted starting XI for Quique Setien
Barcelona set to be without some key first team players.
One of the games circled early on as soon as LaLiga was given the go-ahead to resume the season was the match pitting Barcelona against Sevilla.
The Catalans face arguably their toughest match-up of the restart against a Sevilla side who, at home, always gives the team problems.
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What could work to Barcelona’s advantage is the lack of Sevilla supporters. With no crowd, Sevilla become a more manageable opponent without the atmosphere their fans create.
Quique Setien’s side have gotten off to a decent start. They disposed of Real Mallorca rather easily and while it took them some time to break down the Leganes defense, they managed to get past them without too much trouble.
Sevilla, on the other hand, came out on top in the Sevilla derby against Real Betis and beat them 2-0 at home. But they only managed a 1-1 draw away to Levante.
While Barcelona do tend to struggle away to Sevilla and their record on the road this season has left much to be desired, they did win both fixtures last season including a 2-4 win at the Sanchez Pizjuan.
They can ill-afford to be as lackadaisical as they were against Leganes. Despite keeping a clean sheet, Leganes had the better of it in the first-half and could have very easily been a goal or two ahead before half-time.
As to how the team will line-up, it’s going to be different than how they set out in the first two games. Against Leganes at home, Setien rotated a bit and gave a few players more minutes. This time around, injuries will force him to make a couple of changes.