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Rotation in the Hot La Liga Spotlight: Barça and Betis Shuffle the Lineups

6 December 2025

Rotation in the Hot La Liga Spotlight: Barça and Betis Shuffle the Lineups
Barça vs Betis in a rotation-filled La Liga clash.

Rotation at a Glance

The German coach Hansi Flick, Barcelona's manager, unveiled his lineup to face host Real Betis on Saturday at La Cartuja, as part of La Liga matchday 15.

Flick kept Lewandowski and Rafinha on the bench, while starting Marcus Rashford and Rony Bardji in the XI, a clear rotation aimed at keeping players fresh amid a packed schedule.

Frankie de Jong was also among the substitutes, with Eric Garcia anchoring the defense as part of the broader rotation strategy.

On the other side, the Moroccan star Abdessamad Zalzouli leads Betis, spearheading the Andalusian attack.

The team sheets were as follows: Betis - Valle, Rubial, Bartra, Natán, Gómez, Altimira, Roca, Antonio, Fornals, Zalzouli, Cucho; Barça - Garcia, Balde, Koundé, Conde, Martin, Erik, Pedri, Roni, Rashford, Yamal, Torres.

Barça leads La Liga on 37 points, while Betis sit fifth with 24 points.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who started for Barcelona in this rotation-heavy setup?

The lineup featured a rotated starting XI with Eric Garcia in defense and several regulars on the bench, including Lewandowski and Rafinha.

Where was the match played?

The game took place at La Cartuja in Seville as part of La Liga matchday 15.

Who leads Betis in this matchup?

Abdessamad Zalzouli led Betis, spearheading the Andalusian attack.