With Barcelona set to face off against Napoli in a must-win UEFA Champions League knockout game in an hour or so, the starting lineup for the contest has been announced by manager Xavi Hernandez.
The Blaugrana line up in their usual 4-3-3 formation in front of goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who is making his 100th European appearance for the club.
Ahead of him, Jules Kounde and Joao Cancelo line up as the right-back and left-back, respectively for Barcelona at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.
Ronald Araujo returns to the side after missing the weekend La Liga clash against Mallorca through suspension. Partnering the Uruguayan is Pau Cubarsi, who makes his Champions League debut.
Andreas Christensen continues in the defensive midfield position, a role he has done well in recent weeks. He is partnered by Ilkay Gundogan and Fermin Lopez in the centre of the park with no Pedri and Frenkie de Jong.
Robert Lewandowski leads the line for Barcelona, flanked by teenage wonderkid Lamine Yamal and Raphinha.
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