Every analysis of Barcelona s national derby starting lineup: Rashford may play center, Araujo is expected to play

After defeating Olympiacos with a score of 6-1, Barcelona is actively preparing for the upcoming El Clasico. "Daily Sports" analyzed the possible starting lineup of the Red and Blue Army for this game.

In the match against Olympiacos, Barcelona had already taken a 4-1 lead in the 74th minute, and Flick subsequently made multiple substitutions. Kounde, Yamal, Balde and Pedri received valuable rest time, which further confirmed Flick's trust in these four players, who are likely to start in the El Clasico. Unless there are unexpected circumstances, Conde will be the right back, Balde will be the left back, Yamal will be the right winger, and Pedri will control the rhythm in the midfield.

It is foreseeable that Fermin has a great chance to start again after his outstanding performance against Olympiacos. There is no doubt that Szczesny is in goal, but there are still some unknowns after that. Araujo was on the bench against Olympiakos, after coming off the bench and becoming a hero against Girona. Flick is seriously considering starting him in El Clasico, but this requires further consideration. Considering the threat of Mbappe and Vinicius in quick counterattacks, Araujo's physical fitness and defensive ability are very suitable to deal with this situation.

The next thing to look at is Phelan. He sat on the bench in the Champions League game. Although he did not play, his name appearing on the list shows that he has recovered well. Flick needs to see if he is suitable for starting. If not, the most reasonable arrangement is for Rashford to serve as center, Fermin as left winger, and Yamal on the right. As a result, Frenkie de Jong's position needs to be moved forward, with Casado serving as the defensive midfielder.