Hansi Flick’s Barcelona side will be aiming to keep their perfect record intact as they welcome Racing Santander to Camp Nou on Wednesday, looking for a sixth straight La Liga victory this season.
Barcelona are enjoying an outstanding start to the season under Flick, having won all five of their league games so far. They sit at the summit of La Liga, backed by a high-scoring attack that has netted 21 goals while letting in just four at the back.
Their latest league results underline their dominance: a commanding 5–0 win over Valencia, followed by a tougher but still successful 4–2 triumph away at Levante. Midweek, they carried that momentum into Europe, easing past Feyenoord with a 5–1 victory in their first Champions League match of the campaign.
Barcelona team news
With a packed schedule ahead, Flick is likely to rotate his squad for this fixture despite Barcelona’s position at the top of the table.
In terms of injuries, the club remains without midfielder Frenkie de Jong and winger Roony Bardghji, who are both still sidelined with long-term knee problems. On a more positive note, defender Gerard Martín is fully fit to play even though he picked up a facial cut in the win over Levante, and both Lamine Yamal and Marc Casadó are also available without any concerns.
Changes are expected in the starting XI, with several key players poised to return after being rested. Dani Olmo, Jules Koundé, and João Cancelo are all strongly expected to come back into the lineup.
In central defence, Andreas Christensen could be handed a start to allow teenage standout Pau Cubarsí to sit out, giving him fresh legs for the club’s upcoming European fixtures.
Barcelona predicted lineup
PossiBarcelonalona starting XI: J Garcia; Kounde, Martin, Christensen, Cancelo; Pedri, Rodri, Olmo; Gordon, Raphinha, Yamal
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 8:30pm BST on Wednesday, 16th September.
How to watch Barcelona vs Racing Santander?
For viewers in the United Kingdom, the match will be broadcast live on Premier Sports 1.
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