Barcelona fans share their preferred starting XI to dominate Antwerp: Joao Felix at LW, Gavi on the bench

Barcelona is set to begin their 2023/24 Champions League campaign with a match against Royal Antwerp. Fans on Tribuna.com have expressed their preferences for the starting lineup, emphasizing the importance of rotation against the Belgian side. While there is consensus on the need for rotation, many fans hope to see Joao Felix in the starting lineup, with Gavi getting some rest. Additionally, there is a desire to see Ilkay Gundogan return to the starting XI.

One fan, Lover Boy, provided a potential lineup that includes Marc-Andre ter Stegen in goal, Joao Cancelo, Jules Kounde, Andreas Christensen, and Alejandro Balde in defense, Oriol Romeu, Frenkie de Jong, and Ilkay Gundogan in midfield, and Raphinha, Sergi Roberto, and Joao Felix in attack.

The lineup reflects the sentiment among fans that this is an opportunity for Xavi to rotate the squad while still fielding a strong team against Antwerp. The presence of talented players like Felix and Gundogan in the starting XI highlights the depth of Barcelona’s squad as they aim for a successful Champions League campaign.