Lewandowski And Pedri To Start | 4-2-3-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs Atletico Madrid

Barcelona welcome Atlético Madrid to the Nou Camp on Tuesday night for the decisive second leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal, still chasing the improbable after a 4-0 reverse in the Spanish capital. Hansi Flick is expected to keep faith with a 4-2-3-1 shape and is poised to restore Robert Lewandowski and Pedri to the first XI as the Catalans target a fast start in front of their own fans.

Joan García will continue in goal after limiting Villarreal to a single strike at the weekend. In front of him, Eric García and teenage centre-back Pau Cubarsí are set to pair up in an attempt to keep the visitors quiet, with Jules Koundé and Alejandro Balde providing width from full-back and looking to join the attack whenever space opens up. Ronald Araújo, fresh from injury, drops to the bench as cover.

The engine room will be anchored by academy graduate Marc Bernal and Spain international Pedri, tasked with both shielding the back four and launching the transitions that have become a hallmark of Flick’s side. Ahead of them, Raphinha, Fermín López and 16-year-old prodigy Lamine Yamal are entrusted with supplying the creativity and thrust that could unlock Atlético’s compact block.

Leading the line, Lewandowski carries the goal threat. The Polish striker, who plundered a hat-trick in the 4-1 rout of Villarreal, knows another ruthless display is essential if Barça are to claw back the aggregate deficit.

Among the substitutes, Marc Casado and Dani Olmo offer midfield and attacking reinforcements, while Ferran Torres and on-loan forward Marcus Rashford provide further firepower should the tie remain in the balance during the closing stages.

Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 CET, and the Camp Nou faithful will hope their team can summon the spirit of famous European fight-backs past.

Barcelona predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Joan García; Jules Koundé, Eric García, Pau Cubarsí, Alejandro Balde; Marc Bernal, Pedri; Raphinha, Fermín López, Lamine Yamal; Robert Lewandowski.