Toni Juanmarti of SPORT has a new scoop on Barcelona’s likely starting XI tonight, with the Blaugrana due to face RCD Mallorca at Estadi de Son Moix in a few hours.
Given how quickly the games are approaching, Xavi Hernandez has already said that he would make some rotations to keep his players fresh and minimize any injury concerns.
The 43-year-old coach made a few changes to the starting XI for the weekend’s match against Celta Vigo and is expected to make more today.
Lewandowski will be replaced.
According to the rumor, Xavi is ready to bench Barcelona superstar and top goalscorer Robert Lewandowski against Mallorca tonight.
The 35-year-old had a shaky start to the season but has started scoring again in recent games.
In reality, the captain of Poland was one of Barça’s heroes in their 3-2 comeback triumph against Celta Vigo on Sunday, scoring a late brace to get his club back into the game.
Lewandowski is also the joint top-scorer in La Liga this season, with five goals in six games, along with Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid and Alvaro Morata of Atletico Madrid.
Felix-Ferran-Raphinha will be on the front lines.
With Robert Lewandowski on the bench, Ferran Torres is expected to lead Barcelona’s assault against Mallorca tonight.
The Spaniard will be aided by Raphinha on the right, who is anticipated to start ahead of Lamine Yamal, and Joao Felix on the left wing.
Meanwhile, there might be a significant change in defense, with Jules Kounde set to be rested and Inigo Martinez entering into the lineup in his stead.
