La Liga 2025-2026: Barcelona-Oviedo, the probable formations

Barcelona and Oviedo take the field at 4:15 p.m. for a match valid for the 21st day of La Liga. Blaugrana under pressure: after the Spanish champions’ defeat against Real Sociedad last week, arch-rivals Real Madrid took advantage and overtook the Catalans on Saturday thanks to an away win against Villarreal. Hansi Flick’s team must win to take back the lead: at home in front of their own fans so far they have never failed. Oviedo is last in the standings with 13 points and has not won in the league since September.

It seems like a result already written, but Flick does not want any surprises and deploys veteran Lewandowski in attack from 1′ with Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez on his flanks. In midfield space for De Jong, Casado, Olmo: Pedri, injured, is missing.

Vinas and Reina is the guests’ offensive tandem, who will field Sibo and Colombatto in midfield. The outfielders will be Hassan and Chaira.

Barcelona-Oviedo, the likely lineups
Barcelona (4-3-3): J.Garcia; Kounde, E.Garcia, Cubarsi, Balde; De Jong, Casado, Olmo; Yamal, Lewandowski, Fermin. Coach: Flick.
Oviedo (4-4-2): Escandell; Ahijado, Costas, Carmo, Alhassane; Hassan, Sibo, Colombatto, Chaira; Vinas, Reina. Coach: Almada.