Christensen To Start, Martin On The Bench | 4-3-3 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs Racing Santander

Christensen To Start, Martin On The Bench | 4-3-3 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs Racing Santander Barcelona will entertain Racing Santander at the Nou Camp earlier tonight as they look to secure a good result at home in La Liga. The Catalan club managed to earn a dominant 4-2 win away at Levante recently, so they would be full of confidence going into this game. Hansi Flick will set his men up in a 4-3-3 formation and is expected to make one change to his first team for this clash. Andreas Christensen could play from the start of this game, while Gerard Martin makes way for him and drops to the bench. 4-3-3 Barcelona Predicted Lineup To Face Racing Santander Defence Joan Garcia will function in between the sticks for Barcelona after conceding two goals in his last league outing. Pau Cubarsi will function alongside Andreas Christensen at the heart of Flick’s defence as they look to keep a good shape on the defensive end of the pitch. Eric Garcia will try to catch the eye as the right-back, while Xavi Espart hopes to prove his worth on the other side as the left-back. Both of them will have to pick and choose their moments to join in on the attack. Alejandro Balde and Gerard Martin will offer cover for the defensive positions on the bench. VALENCIA, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 13: Xavi Espart of Barcelona celebrates scoring his teams first goal with team mates during the LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27 match between Levante UD and FC Barcelona at Ciutat de Valencia on September 13, 2026 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) Midfield Fermin Lopez, Rodri and Pedri will make up Barcelona’s midfield. All three of them will look to dominate the ball and engineer some clear-cut chances in the final third. Marc Bernal and Gavi will have to be content with a spot on the bench and might come on to make an impact in the second 45 minutes if required. Attack Anthony Gordon will look to put his pace to good use on the left flank, while Lamine Yamal hopes to make a difference on the right wing. Both of them will try to get to the byline at every chance they can get. Raphinha will spearhead Barcelona’s attack up top. He has to find a way to be a real threat in the final third. Karim Adeyemi and Gabriel Jesus will be named on the bench as they wait for their chance to influence the game in the latter stages if Barcelona are in need of a goal by then.