Koeman has decided, except for surprise, to give continuity to the Mestalla starting eleven, in which Ronald Araújo (for Mingueza) and Dest (for Sergi Roberto) had already entered. Barça will maintain the 3-4-1-2 system. Three centrals (Araújo, Piqué, Lenglet), two very long lanes who tread the rival area a lot (Alba and Dest). Busquets and Pedri will be in the engine room. De Jong is the midfielder who falls off the hook and steps into the area (he caused Griezmann's 1-2 in Valencia). Above, Messi and Griezmann, who has won Dembélé's place in recent games.
It should be remembered that Barça has four players warned of sanction: they are Mingueza, Griezmann, Messi and De Jong. The last two have been holding on for several days with four yellow cards. If anyone is cautioned, the game against Getafe will be lost.
Possible eleven of the Cholo
Simeone, for his part, also seems to be clear about his starting team in Barcelona. An eleven in which he will once again bet on the system of three centrals with Savic, Giménez and Hermoso and Trippier and Carrasco as lanes. The Cholo's only doubt is precisely in his defense, with Giménez. If the Uruguayan does not arrive, Felipe will take his place.
The other proper name of the lineup is Kondogbia, which after his great game in Elche will remain in the title. He will act as an anchor behind Koke and Lemar. Above, SImeone is also clear: his men will be Marcos Llorente and Luis Suárez, who faces his former teammates for the first time, after the Covid prevented him from playing in the first round at the Wanda.