Tonight, FC Barcelona faces a crucial Champions League match against Bayern Munich, a match that promises to be intense and emotional. Flick's men are looking to forget the painful defeat suffered in the 2019/2020 season: 8-2. With a completely renewed squad and a new approach, Barça will head to the field with the firm intention of taking the victory and showing their evolution since that fateful match.
Flick is planning to field his top 11 for the Bayern game The starting lineup is expected to feature some of the squad's best players. In goal, Iñaki Peña will take on the responsibility, backed up by a defense of Jules Koundé, Pau Cubarsí, Iñigo Martínez and Alejandro Balde. Up front, the wing duo will be Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, with Robert Lewandowski in the middle.
U-Turn for Fermín Before Champions League as Flick Gives the Order: 'He Could..'
However, the surprise in Flick's starting eleven seems to be in midfield. According to newspaper Sport, "Fermín López could be the chosen one to join Pedri and Casadó." This decision represents a U-turn for Fermín, who's just returned from a long injury that had kept him off the field. Despite his recent return, Flick trusts in his ability and considers him fundamental for the system that he intends to implement in this important duel.
The inclusion of Fermin López in the starting 11 underlines Flick's faith in his talent. The youngster from the academy proved last season to be a versatile player capable of bringing dynamism to the midfield. His ability to break through and create play could be the key to destabilising Bayern's historically solid defense.
Anticipation is high, and Barça fans are eager to see how the match unfolds. The game not only represents a chance for redemption against a rival that has been a giant in Europe. It is also a platform for young talents like Fermin López to show their worth on soccer's biggest stage.
With the mentality of forgetting the past and looking to the future, FC Barcelona will go out tonight with the desire to show that it has learned from its mistakes. But also that it is ready to face the best teams on the continent. The match against Bayern Munich will be key to measure the progress and determination of the club to return to the top of European soccer. Fermín will be in the starting lineup.