Captain Roberto is set to be included in the starting lineup, along with two more players, as Xavi’s strategy for rotations against Antwerp is unveiled.

Xavi has made it clear that he plans to rotate his squad for Barcelona’s Champions League opener against Royal Antwerp tonight, as reported by Sport.

This means we can anticipate a different starting XI compared to the one that convincingly defeated Betis over the weekend, scoring five goals.

Captain Sergi Roberto is likely to return to the starting lineup, while Joao Cancelo may get some well-deserved rest. Raphinha is expected to be in the starting lineup, and fans will be eager to see what impact he can make from the first whistle after his impressive cameo appearance against Betis.

Another notable return is that of Ilkay Gundogan, who is set to make a comeback to the starting team after coming off the bench in the previous game.

Antwerp, despite being the Belgian champions, are considered underdogs against Barcelona. Regardless of how Xavi sets up his team, many fans expect a convincing victory for Barcelona.

What are your predictions for the game? Will Barcelona secure a resounding win in their Champions League opener?