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Barcelona revealed their starting lineup for the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid, with Ferran Torres replacing the injured Robert Lewandowski at the top of the attack.
The much-anticipated El Clasico in the Spanish Cup final is about to kick off, and Barcelona have announced their starting eleven. As previously confirmed, Robert Lewandowski is unavailable due to injury, meaning Ferran Torres will lead the line for the Catalans.
Torres has been making good use of his minutes recently and will have a major role tonight. Meanwhile, Marc-Andre Ter Stegen has returned to the squad after injury but will start on the bench, with Wojciech Szczesny continuing between the posts.
There’s also a boost in midfield with Frenkie de Jong starting, while the hardworking Gavi will be available as an option from the bench. In attack, Ansu Fati, Pau Victor, and Pablo Torre will be ready to make an impact if needed.
Barcelona's starting eleven for El Clasico: Szczesny, Cubarsi, Martinez, Torres, Pedri, Raphinha, Yamal, Olmo, de Jong, Kounde, Martin.
Bench: Ter Stegen, Araujo, Gavi, Fati, Pena, Torre, Christensen, Fermin, Pau Victor, Eric H. Fort.
Coach: Hansi Flick.