Xavi only started one of the two Frenchmen for the reception of Villarreal this Thursday (9 p.m.).
Distanced by Real Madrid after the defeat in the Clasico last weekend and the victory of Madrid on Wednesday evening in Elche (0-3), Barça does not want to let its rival fly away. The Catalans receive Villarreal this Thursday evening, for the 10th day of La Liga (9 p.m.).
As usual, Xavi lines up a 4-3-3 with the two Spanish nuggets Pedri and Gavi in midfield, and Frenkie De Jong at the base of the triangle.
Frenchman Jules Koundé starts in defense, but Ousmane Dembélé starts on the bench.
Barca’s eleven : Ter Stegen, Sergi Roberto, Koundé, Marcos Alonso, Alba, De Jong, Gavi, Pedri, Torres, Fati, Lewandowski
For its part, Villarreal presents itself with a flat 4-4-2. Former PSG coach Unai Emery can count on his executives, such as the pair Pau Torres-Raul Albiol in defense, midfielder Daniel Parejo or striker Arnaut Danjuma.
The eleven of Villarreal : Rulli, Femenia, Albiol, Torres, Pedraza, Baena, Morlanes, Parejo, Pino, Danjuma, Jackson