Which team will Barça put out against Celta?
Barça will face Celta Vigo this week with their minds set on Liverpool. Ernesto Valverde's squad list is full of surprises, meaning a slightly unorthodox line-up could feature on Saturday night.
Barça will face Celta Vigo this week with their minds set on Liverpool. Ernesto Valverde's squad list is full of surprises, meaning a slightly unorthodox line-up could feature on Saturday night.
Barça became La Liga champions last week after defeating Levante 1-0, leaving Ernesto Valverde's side with three rounds remaining.
In addition, they had their Champions League semi-final first leg against Liverpool, after which Barcelona lead 3-0 but the clash at Anfield is just around the corner.
Therefore, it was expected that the boss would rest some of his players ahead of the second-leg on English soil.
Footballers such as Messi, Suarez, Piqué or Ter Stegen have not even travelled to Vigo, leaving their places to less usual players.
The duel against Celta Vigo could feature debuts from players such as Alex Collado. A footballer 'made in La Masia' who was key last year to conquering the Youth League and who Valverde has decided to call on for the first time.
However, it is possible that we could see more habitual faces feature, with renowned players who have come back from injury or discomfort to play in order to get back into a match rhythm.
This could be the case for, as indicated by 'AS', Arthur, Umtiti or Dembele, who could accompany men with fewer minutes as Boateng, Malcom or Murillo.
Together with these, it is expected that Cillessen will be in goal and Riqui Puig will be given a chance to show his midfielding abilities.
A trial run with many new faces that will be an experiment for Valverde.