Official: Barcelona starting lineup against Real Betis | La Liga GW 30

In a little over an hour, FC Barcelona will lock horns with Real Betis at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, knowing that they can take a huge step towards lifting the La Liga title.

The Blaugrana are three points clear of second-placed Real Madrid and could double their lead with a win tonight after Los Blancos succumbed to a defeat to Valencia earlier today.

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Ahead of kickoff in Montjuic, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has announced the starting lineup for the game, with some notable changes.

For starters, Raphinha and Fermin Lopez have been left out by the German tactician from the team, with Robert Lewandowski and Gavi replacing them.

Lewandowski starts as the No. 9, flanked by Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal while Gavi operates as the attacking midfielder. Pedri and Frenkie de Jong continue as the two pivot midfielders.

Meanwhile, Ronald Araujo steps into the side in place of Inigo Martinez who is not part of the squad due to a problem in his glutes.

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Pau Cubarsi, Jules Kounde, and Alejandro Balde complete the Barcelona defence shielding Wojciech Szczesny in goal.

Andreas Christensen is on the bench having recovered from his calf injury and will hope to make his second appearance of the season.