Hansi Flick Rallying Barça: De Jong and Lopez Return as Betis Clash Looms
6 December 2025
Team News
The German coach Hans Flick unveiled Barcelona's squad for tonight's La Liga clash with Real Betis, the 15th round.
The selections brought back the duo Frenkie de Jong and Fermin Lopez, after Barcelona announced the players had medical clearance.
On the downside, Gavi, Dani Olmo, and Andre Ter Stegen miss with injuries, while Ronald Araujo sits out for mental reasons.
Barça continues to top La Liga on 37 points, with Betis five spots back on 24.
The official lineup included goalkeeper Chesney, Garcia, and Eder; Baldi, Kobarsi, Christensen, Gerard Martin, Conde, Eric Garcia, and Goufrie; Pedri, Casado, Fermin Lopez, De Jong, Pernal, Dro, Tomi; Ferran Torres, Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, Rafinha, Rashford, Rooney Bardji.
Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 PM tonight, with Barça aiming to extend the lead.
Expect drama, comedy on the bench—football loves a plot twist. Punchline 1: Snipers love assists. Punchline 2: Bench jokes keep the shooter sharp.
