Barcelona’s La Liga campaign continues as they host Sevilla at the Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday, with the aim of solidifying their lead at the top of the table. The Blaugrana’s impressive win against Real Betis on Wednesday saw them extend their lead over Real Madrid by five points. As the season reaches its halfway point, the pressure is on Barcelona to prove that they have what it takes to win the title. Despite having a difficult season, Sevilla is beginning to show signs of improvement under new manager Jorge Sampaoli and should not be underestimated.
Here is a prediction of how Barcelona is expected to line up for the upcoming match against Sevilla.
Barcelona’s predicted 4-3-3 formation against Sevilla
Ousmane Dembele is the sole player on Barcelona’s injury list, as he will be sidelined for the entirety of February due to a thigh strain sustained during the match against Girona last week. Barcelona manager, Xavi, has a full squad to choose from as there are no suspensions or further injuries to worry about. He is expected to maintain his favored 4-3-3 formation and field an unchanged lineup against Sevilla.
A tweak Xavi made to the 4-3-3 formation in 2023 is moving Gavi to the left wing, while Frenkie De Jong and Sergio Busquets operate in a double pivot. This setup has allowed Pedri to push forward and be a threat in the opponent’s box. The versatility of the four midfielders has brought a new level of fluidity to the team, and this change has had a positive impact on their performance.
