A new XI! FC Barcelona vs. Mallorca: Confirmed lineups - LaLiga 2024/2025

OFFICIAL: The starting lineups for FC Barcelona of Hansi Flick and Mallorca of Jagoba Arrasate have been confirmed for the matchday 33 of LaLiga 2024/25. With the objective of adding three points that allow them to take a new step towards LaLiga.

FC Barcelona's Starting Lineup Against Mallorca

Hansi Flick introduces up to seven changes compared to the XI against Celta. The most notable, without a doubt, is the rest for Jules Koundé instead of Eric García, while Héctor Fort comes in for Gerard Martín. Likewise, Ferran Torres will take the place of the injured Robert Lewandowski. On the other hand, Gavi and Dani Olmo return, in addition to Lamine Yamal and the big surprise, Ansu Fati completing the attacking trident.

Barça's starting XI (OFFICIAL): 

1. (#25, GK) Szczesny
2. (#24) Eric García
3. (#04) Ronald Araujo
4. (#05) Iñigo Martínez
5. (#32) Héctor Fort
6. (#06) Gavi
7. (#08) Pedri
8. (#20) Dani Olmo
9. (#19) Lamine Yamal
10. (#10) Ansu Fati
11. (#07) Ferran Torres

Barça's bench (substitute players):

1. (#13, GK) Iñaki Peña
2. (#02) Pau Cubarsí
3. (#11) Raphinha
4. (#14) Pablo Torre
5. (#15) Andreas Christensen
6. (#16) Fermín López
7. (#18) Pau Víctor
8. (#21) Frenkie de Jong
9. (#23) Koundé
10. (#31, GK) Kochen
11. (#35), Gerard Martín

Injured Barça players: 

1. (#01) Ter Stegen
2. (#03) Alejandro Balde
3. (#09) Robert Lewandowski
4. (#17) Marc Casadó
5. (#28) Marc Bernal

Suspended Barça players:

1. None (no suspended players)

How do Hansi Flick's changes affect Barcelona's scheme?

Hansi Flick has revolutionized the XI in his lineup compared to the last duels. We analyze them:

Ronald Araujo in the match between FC Barcelona and SL Benfica in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25

Goalkeeping and defense:

• An unprecedented defense: Koundé rests for the first time since matchday 24 and Eric García will be in his place. Ronald Araujo will accompany Iñigo Martínez in the center of the defense, giving Pau Cubarsí a rest. Gerard Martín is also out of the eleven, giving way to Héctor Fort.

Midfield:

• Frenkie de Jong rests and Gavi regains his starting position. Flick also brings Dani Olmo back to the attacking midfield. The player from Terrassa lost ground in the one-on-one with Fermín López due to his physical problems, but against Celta he showed that he is already physically fit to be decisive in attack.

Forward:

• In the offensive trident, Ferran Torres will be a starter, in place of Lewandowski, along with Lamine Yamal and Ansu Fati.

• The '10' returns to the lineup for the first time since matchday 10 against Sevilla and will play his first minutes in the tournament this 2025, as he hasn't played since matchday 13 (Real Sociedad). It is a decision focused on giving the team oxygen looking at the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid, in addition to settling the controversy after Ansu's anger against Celta.

• Raphinha, again, will be a substitute. In principle, Ansu should be the left winger, with Lamine on the right and Ferran as '9'. In defense, Eric should occupy the right side, with Fort in a changed profile, a position he occupied throughout the second half of 23-24.

Mallorca's Starting Lineup against FC Barcelona

• Mallorca's starting XI: Leo Román, Mateo Jaume, Valjent, Raíllo, Copete, Mojica, Samu Costa, Omar Mascarell, Antonio Sánchez, Darder and Cyle Larin.

• Mallorca's bench: Greif (GK), Cuéllar (GK), Lato, Abdón, Morey, Valery, Chiquinho, Domenech, Jan Salas, David López Abdón Prats.

For his part, Jaboga Arrasate also goes with a very different XI than his last League match. The bet on goalkeeper Leo Román instead of Greif stands out. In addition, Mateo Jaume will occupy the right-back position for the suspended Pablo Maffeo. Omar Mascarell will also be in the midfield along with Samu Costa, Antonio Sánchez and Sergi Darder, with Cyle Larin as '9'.

Significant casualties: Who are the injured players for Barça against Mallorca?

Robert Lewandowski misses the match against Mallorca due to injury, after his injury against Celta de Vigo

The injuries of Marc-André ter Stegen, Alejandro Balde, Marc Casadó, Marc Bernal and Robert Lewandowski represent a significant challenge for FC Barcelona in this decisive stretch of the season. Below, we detail the individual impact of each absence on Hansi Flick's team.

Robert Lewandowski (Starting Center Forward)

The Polish striker will undoubtedly be the most significant absence from the team to face Mallorca. Lewandowski was injured in the League match against Celta on Saturday, April 19.

• Impact: After scoring 25 goals in the 32 LaLiga matchdays played so far, and although the '9' could not shake the nets against Betis (1-1), Leganés (0-1) and Celta (4-3), his presence in the area is key to freeing up space for Lamine and Raphinha, who lose their main referent.

• Consequences: In principle, 'Lewy' will be out for around two or three weeks, which means he would miss the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid and the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals against Inter Milan.

Ter Stegen (Starting Goalkeeper)

• Impact: Ter Stegen's absence is especially sensitive due to his leadership, experience and ability to save points in tight matches. His injury to the patellar tendon keeps him out of the squads, forcing Barça to trust Szczesny as a starter and Iñaki Peña as a substitute.

• Consequences: Although Szczesny has responded with solvency, the absence of the German reduces defensive security and the ball exit from behind, two aspects where Ter Stegen is differential. The team loses one of the best goalkeepers in the world in the most demanding stretch of the season.

Alejandro Balde (Starting Left Back)

• Impact: Balde provides depth, speed and dribbling on the left wing. His absence, although important, has been partially covered by Gerard Martín, who has performed correctly in defense and attack.

• Consequences: The team loses offensive capacity and surprise on that side, although defensive solidity is maintained. According to recent analysis, Balde's absence is significant but, of the current absences, it is the one that has the least impact thanks to the performance of his substitute.

Marc Casadó (Defensive Midfielder)

• Impact: Casadó, usual in the midfield rotation, suffered a partial ligament tear and will be out for two months, probably missing the rest of the season.

• Consequences: His absence reduces refreshment options in the defensive pivot, especially when Flick needs to rotate or close matches. The squad has alternatives, but Casadó's absence limits the depth in a key area, especially in the face of the accumulation of minutes and the risk of sanctions or injuries to other midfielders.

Marc Bernal (Midfielder, Center Midfielder)

• Impact: Bernal, one of the revelations of the youth academy, suffered a serious knee injury (anterior cruciate ligament tear) and says goodbye to the season.

• Consequences: His absence deprives the team of a physical and tactical profile that had provided balance and energy in the center of the field. Bernal was a valuable alternative for matches of high physical demand and his absence forces Flick to rely more on experienced players or to advance the progress of other young players.

In short, the absences of Ter Stegen, Balde, Casadó, Bernal and Lewandowski force Flick to rethink his strategy for the match against Celta. Defensive solidity and creativity in midfield are affected, but the team trusts in the depth of its squad to overcome this challenge.

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