Headline: Barcelona Set to Face Deportivo Alaves as Youngster Makes Debut
Following their recent 1-2 loss to Real Madrid in El Clasico, Barcelona aims to bounce back tonight in La Liga with a match against Deportivo Alaves at the Spotify Camp Nou.
With kickoff just over an hour away, manager Hansi Flick has revealed the starting lineup for the encounter against the Basque club.
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In an exciting development, Barcelona academy graduate Brian Farinas makes his official first-team debut.
The 20-year-old talent, who received the No. 4 shirt at the beginning of the season, starts in the right-back position due to the absences of Xavi Espart, Eric Garcia, and Jules Kounde.
In a notable decision, Flick has also given Frenkie de Jong his first start of the season, just a week after his initial appearance against Real Madrid.
Interestingly, the Dutch international will play as a centre-back tonight, allowing Gerard Martin to rest, while Pau Cubarsi remains at the center of the Blaugrana defense.
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Joao Cancelo continues on the left side of the defense, keeping Alejandro Balde on the bench once again.
As the team progresses up the pitch, Barcelona fields a midfield trio consisting of Pedri, Rodri, and Fermin Lopez, with Gavi and Marc Bernal available on the bench.
In the attacking line, Raphinha and Lamine Yamal maintain their positions, joined by Karim Adeyemi, who steps in for Anthony Gordon on the left flank.
