Valencia - FC Barcelona: Confirmed Lineups - Copa del Rey 24/25

OFFICIAL: The starting lineups of FC Barcelona under Hansi Flick and Valencia under Carlos Corberán are now confirmed for the quarter-final match of the Copa del Rey 2024/25.

Hansi Flick will seek to advance to the semifinals of the tournament with several changes in his starting XI. Eric García will partner with Pau Cubarsí in the center of defense instead of Ronald Araujo, while Frenkie de Jong and Fermín López replace Casadó and Gavi in the midfield. Meanwhile, Ferran Torres will give Robert Lewandowski a rest in the attack.

FC Barcelona Lineup

• Starting XI: Szczesny (P); Koundé, Pau Cubarsí, Eric García, Balde; Frenkie De Jong, Pedri, Fermín López; Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Ferran Torres.
• Bench: Iñaki Peña (P); Araujo; Íñigo Martínez; Lewandowski; Pablo Torre; Casadó; Pau Víctor; Dani Olmo; Kochen (P); Héctor Fort; Gerard Martín.
• Injured: Ter Stegen; Marc Bernal; Andreas Christensen.
• Out due to protocol: Gavi.
• Suspended: None.

Significant changes in the eleven that played against Alavés on matchday 22 of LaLiga:

1. In the center of defense, Eric García replaces Ronald Araujo
2. Frenkie de Jong and Fermín López enter the midfield in place of Casadó and Gavi
3. Ferran Torres will give Robert Lewandowski a rest in the attack

The Barça arrives in great form after starting 2025 with a record of 7 wins and 2 draws in the 9 matches played so far. Moreover, the recent encounter against Carlos Corberán's team invites optimism for a Blaugrana victory and qualification for the semifinals of the Cup, as in the visit of the Valencians to Montjuïc for LaLiga, the Catalans defeated them with a stunning score (7-1).

Flick has reactivated the rotation plan with several changes in the lineup. Szczesny, confirmed as the owner of the Blaugrana goal, will remain in goal, while Eric García is the only change in defense. Meanwhile, Frenkie de Jong and Fermín López will take the places of Casadó and Gavi, who is absent due to protocol, in the midfield, with Dani Olmo waiting for his opportunity on the bench. Finally, Ferran Torres will be the reference in attack for the team instead of Lewandowski. Ter Stegen, Andreas Christensen, and Marc Bernal are out due to injury, and Ansu Fati is out due to technical decision.

Valencia Lineup

• Starting XI: Dimitrievski; Aarons, Mosquera, Tárrega, Jesús Vázquez; Diego López, Pepelu, Javi Guerra, Canós; Sadiq y Almeida. 
• Bench: (coming soon).