Probable Lineups
3-4-3
4-4-1-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Primera Division.
Missing Players
Barcelona
Racing Santander
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Alexis Sánchez | Out | 7.43 | |
Ibrahim Afellay | Out | 6.26 | |
Cesc Fàbregas | Out | 7.44 | |
Carles Puyol | Doubtful | 6.95 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Gonzalo Colsa | Out | 6.65 | |
Lautaro Acosta | Out | 6.42 | |
Osmar | Out | 6.84 | |
Kennedy | Doubtful | 6.52 | |
Marc Torrejón | Doubtful | 6.73 | |
Jairo Samperio | Doubtful | 6.43 |
Team News
Barcelona
Racing Santander
- Guardiola will probably go with an alternative starting eleven with several key players’ injured and many others fatigued as a result of international duties.
- The good news for Guardiola is that Iniesta is fit to play and he should be back against Racing, replacing the injured Fabregas.
- Guardiola will use his 3-4-3 system at home once again but with several substitutions likely, with players like Mascherano and Messi traveling all the way from Venezuela ahead of a Champions League game next week.
- Both Eric Abidal and Xavi suffered minor physical problems after their European qualification matches on Tuesday and Guardiola could rest them to prevent any major damage.
- Racing haven’t won a game this season, picking up a 1-1 draw in their last outing against Rayo Vallecano.
- Santander avoided a four game streak without scoring through Adrián's goal against Rayo. Prior to the goal, Racing hadn’t scored since week one, when they netted three.
- Cuper’s team is the worst in La Liga in terms of ball possession and pass accuracy with an average per game of 35% and 66% respectively.
- Defender Osmar picked up a knee injury in training on Wednesday and will be out against Barcelona