BAR Vs SEV Fantasy Probable Playing 11 And Match Report: Both the sides lock heads for the second time in as many days
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Chasing a 2-0 deficit ahead of today’s clash, Barcelona received just the shot in the arm they aspired for. Defeating Sevilla 2-0 at the weekend, Barcelona make a foray into this showdown with the knowledge that they can down their opponents.
However, even Barcelona will be well aware that they can’t rest on their laurels. This Sevilla outfit is the same which thrashed them 2-0 the last time these two sides squared off in the Copa del Ray semi-final.
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We envisage the club emulating that showing and dishing out a gritty and gusty affair to squirm their way through to the showpiece summit clash.
BAR Vs SEV Fantasy Probable Winner
Today’s impending tie will be a closely contested, a clash which should see either side walk away with equal share of the spoils.
Probable Playing 11
- Fati, Coutinho and Roberto are all ruled out for this tie owing to injuries.
- Acuna and Ocampos will both skip the affair courtesy of their injuries.
Barcelona
Ter Stegen, Mingueza, Pique, Umtiti, Dest, De Jong, Busquets, Puig, Alba, Messi, Dembele
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Sevilla
Bounou, Navas, Kounde, Carlos, Vidal, Rakitic, Gudelj, Jordan, Torres, En-Nesyri, Suso
Match Details
Cope del Ray 2020-21
Match: Barcelona Vs Sevilla Semi-Final 1
Date And Time: 4th March, Thursday- 1:30am IST
Venue: Camp Nou, Barcelona
Top Scorer
Barcelona
- Messi: 19 Goals, 4 Assists
Sevilla
- Youssef: 13 Goals
Fantasy Team Picks
Goal-Keeper
Our team for the day begins with the selection of Yassine Bounou after his man of the match performance the last time these two locked heads.
Defenders
Jules Kounde’s heroic display saw him not only end up with a cleansheet the last time around but a crucial goal as well.
Jesus Navas is set to be back in his side’s setup today and given his affinity for widening the pitch, he forms the one-two of picks from the visiting team. Elsewhere, Jordi Alba and his wingback role sees him be our pick from Barcelona.
Midfielders
Up against his old employers, Ivan Rakitic made the full use of the knowledge up his sleeves to accrue a goal. Joan Jordan was meanwhile sensational defensively for Sevilla in the bygone meeting with him dispelling attacking plays with ease.
Frenkie de Jong has been one of Barcelona’s most consistent and sensational performers this season with the player transitioning the ball from defence to attack with ease.
Sergio Busquets has an akin ability to control the play in midfield to see him and Ousmane Dembele complete the set of picks from the side.
Strikers
Youssef En-Nesyri has returned empty handed in five successive ties but he continues to hold the mantle of Sevilla’s attack with the 13 goals to his name.
Barcelona’s top scorer, Lionel Messi completes our set of picks for the day’s outing.
Captain And Vice-Captain
19 goals and 4 assists for Lionel see him be our captain while Kounde is the vice-captain.
Fantasy Team
Bounou, Kounde, Navas, Alba, Ivan, Jordan, Dembele, Sergio, Frenkie, Lionel, Youssef
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Fantasy Team Disclaimer
All our selections are based on in-depth and astute analysis of the players partaking in the match and a perusal of other reasoning. Please incorporate a slew of factors while crafting your own side with this article serving as a guide to the match and players.
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