FC Barcelona<\/a> are looking to continue their flawless run in La Liga<\/a> season, and they now have to face a challenger in the form of Racing Santander. Following their victory over Levante<\/a>, the Catalan giants will be looking to deliver another strong performance and grab all three points here as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n However, just like in previous games, La Blaugrana cannot and will likely not grow complacent and underestimate their opponents. For that reason, Hansi Flick will be expected to field a strong eleven for this fixture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Here is how Bar\u00e7a could line up for this game.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Predicted Barcelona starting XI vs Racing Santander:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Thanks to his strong performances in recent games, Barcelona have looked defensively sound most of the time. Moreover, his distribution always manages to get the team out of tricky situations as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Despite his recent injury, Eric Garcia is ready to play and start for Bar\u00e7a at this point. He completed the previous game against Levante, and he will be looking to make an impact on this fixture as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The youngster has consistently been Bar\u00e7a\u2019s best defender in recent games, and he will be looking to continue this great form of his. With him at the back, Bar\u00e7a is always more fluid in possession and much more secure defensively.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Centre-back: Andreas Christensen<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n With Gerard Martin\u2019s starting position in this game being uncertain, it would be safe to assume Andreas Christensen is a reliable alternative. However, he will need to be sharper than he has been in recent outings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Despite his young age, Xavi Espart continues to impress with his maturity and understanding of the game. While there are definitely things that he can improve, the young Spaniard has all the qualities needed to succeed in this team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Spanish veteran has a lot of experience under his belt and he knows exactly what it takes to win a league title. In this game, his experience and maturity could surely come in handy if he ends up starting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Always a key player in the midfield, Pedri will want to deliver a much better performance in this game as compared to his previous one against Levante. Fortunately, he has the talent and quality to make that kind of recovery in this game.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n With all doubts about him now fading away, Lamine Yamal is back to his best and he continues to deliver masterclass after masterclass. If he manages to continue playing like this, Barcelona are going to be enjoying a lot more victories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Spanish midfielder provides composure and calm amidst the chaos around him, and that is the kind of profile Barcelona will need if they opt to field an explosive front three up top. Moreover, he has an eye for goal himself as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Considering his impressive cameos recently, Karim Adeyemi deserves to get a start in this game. His pace and intensity on that wing opens up a whole new avenue for Bar\u00e7a to exploit against opponents, and his finishing has been impressive recently.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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