Barcelona’s 2024 Kickoff: Xavi’s Side Gears Up for a Challenging Fixture Against Garcia Pimienta’s Las Palmas
As Barcelona eagerly steps into action for the first time in 2024, Xavi Hernandez’s squad is set to face the team led by Garcia Pimienta, who has dedicated years to Barcelona, including his tenure with Barca Atletic. The upcoming clash promises to be a formidable test for both sides, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the encounter.
In terms of team news, Las Palmas faces the absence of Barcelona’s loanee, Julian Araujo, known for his shining performances. Defenders Alvaro Lemos and midfielder Fabio Gonzalez are uncertain for the match, further complicating the lineup decisions for the Canary side.
On the Barcelona front, the absence of key players is notable. The team will be without Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Inigo Martinez, Marcos Alonso, Pedri, and Gavi, posing a challenge for Xavi as he navigates the squad for the fixture.
Looking ahead, probable lineups offer a glimpse into the tactical strategies both teams might employ. Las Palmas is expected to line up with Valles; Suarez, Coco, Marmol, Cardona; Munoz, Perrone, Rodriguez; Park, Munir, Sandro. Meanwhile, Barcelona is likely to field Inaki Pena; Kounde, Araujo, Christensen, Cancelo; Roberto, De Jong, Gundogan; Raphinha, Lewandowski, Ferran.
As the football world eagerly anticipates this exciting clash, fans are poised to witness how the absence of key players and the strategic choices made by both managers will shape the outcome of the match.
