Barcelona host Las Palmas on Saturday in a crucial La Liga clash as both teams chase vital points for very different reasons. Take a look at their starting lineups for their La Liga matchday 15 fixture at the Lluis Companys Stadium in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona host Las Palmas at the Lluis Companys Stadium on Saturday, looking to return to winning ways in La Liga after a slight dip in form.
Hansi Flick's men have been impressive overall this season, but a draw against Celta Vigo and a defeat to Real Sociedad in their last two league outings have highlighted the need for consistency. The Catalan giants will be eager to bounce back and maintain their push at the top of the table.
For Las Palmas, this match represents an opportunity to move further away from the relegation zone. Currently sitting 17th, just above the drop zone, the Canary Islanders know that every point matters.
Both sides approach this game with plenty to fight for. Barcelona are determined to keep their La Liga title ambitions on track, while Las Palmas are desperate to avoid slipping deeper into danger. It sets the stage for an intriguing encounter between two teams with very different goals.
Barcelona's starting XI: Pena (GK); Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde; Gavi, Pedri; Pablo Torre, Fermin, Raphinha; Lewandowski.
Las Palmas' starting XI: Cillessen (GK); Marmol, McKenna, Suarez, Rozada; Campana, Kirian, Munoz; Moleiro, Silva and Sandro.