German coach Hansi Flick presented a renewed lineup for Barça's match against Betis in La Cartuja, with four changes compared to the match in Türkiye against Galatasaray. Among the new names, Koundé, Espart, Adeyemi and Gabriel Jesús stand out, while Eric García, Cancelo, Dani Olmo and Gordon were discarded. The formation planned for the match is as follows: Joan García in goal, followed by Koundé and Cubarsí in defense, and Gerard Martín and Espart in midfield. In attack, Rodri, Pedri and Fermín will be in charge of the midfield, with Lamine Yamal, Gabriel Jesús and Adeyemi as forwards.
The incorporation of Adeyemi is presented as the main novelty of the team. The German winger had not started since September 16, when Barça faced Racing Santander, although he had participated in all league and Champions League competitions. His return to the starting eleven marks a new commitment by Flick to reinforce the club's forward line.
On the bench, goalkeepers Szczesny and Livakovic are available, along with Cancelo, Eric García, Gavi, De Jong, Raphinha, Olmo, Fariñas, Balde and Bernal. It is important to highlight that both Raphinha and De Jong return to the squad this season after recovering from injuries suffered in the World Cup. On the other hand, Christensen and Roony are still on the decline.
The lineup change reflects Flick's strategy of giving alternatives and trying combinations in attack. With the presence of Adeyemi and Gabriel Jesús, Barça seeks to improve its offensive performance against Betis, while the defense remains with experienced players such as Koundé and Cubarsí. The next match will be crucial to evaluate the impact of these changes and the continuity of the squad in the qualifying phase of the league.