Defender Ronald Araújo and pivot Oriol Romeu are the two new additions introduced by Xavi Hernández to his lineup for this Wednesday’s match in Porto on the second day of the Champions League.
The Uruguayan centre-back takes the place of the Danish Christensen while Romeu takes over the space left by the injured Raphinha. With the pivot back Gündogan will advance his position and will act as an interior player along with Gavi. Meanwhile, the Portuguese João Cancelo and João Félix remain for the sixth consecutive match, having not left the starting lineup since they entered it on the day of Betis in Montjuïc.
Xavi also maintains his commitment to Lamine Yamal, who has the opportunity to become the youngest scorer in the history of the Champions League, succeeding another Barcelona youth player like Ansu Fati.
Men like Fermín, who was key against Sevilla, or Ferran Torres, who is acting better as a catalyst than when he starts, are waiting for their opportunity on the bench.
It is worth remembering that Barcelona and Porto are playing for the lead of the group this Wednesday at the Do Dragão stadium.
Barça’s complete eleven is as follows: Ter Stegen, Cancelo, Araújo, Koundé, Balde, Romeu, Gündogan, Gavi, Lamine Yamal, João Félix and Lewandowski.
