Barcelona vs Club America: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :December 19, 2023 at 1:51 PM

Modified at :January 14, 2024 at 12:26 AM

Barcelona are expected to rest their key player for this friendly clash

At the start of season, FC Barcelona were tipped to be one of best teams in Europe this season but it hasn’t been a good story for them so far. They are third in the league with nine points from the first placed Girona. With the team struggling, this friendly against Club America may have come at the right time for them. They are struggling in the attack and Lewandowski’s form is starting to become a big headache for them.

Club America are elite club of Mexico and won’t be an easy game for Barcelona. They are one of the most dangerous sides of North America and have some serious talent in their squad. They are currently top of their league as well and will be hoping to continue in the same form. Although it is friendly, Club America will be hoping to put up a good show and go all guns blazing.

Kick-Off:

Friday, 22 December 2023 at (7:30 AM IST)

Location: Cotton Bowl, Texas

Form:

FC Barcelona (in all competitions): W-W-L-L-D

Club America (in all competitions): W-W-L-D-W

Player to Watch

Julian Quinones (Club America)

Julian Quinones has been a star for Club America this season after arriving from Atlas. He has scored 10 goals for them in 18 appearances. Quinones is not only a lethal striker but a hardworking player whenever the team loses possession. With Club America likely to adopt counter attack tactics, he is going to be the biggest hope for Club America.

Ferran Torres (FC Barcelona)

Ferran Torres hasn’t lived up to expectations yet but has shown some glimpses of his brilliance. This season also, he has only scored 3 goals from the 16 appearances. With Barcelona struggling for goals, Torres has a big chance to establish his name and this friendly against Club America can be a big start for them.

Match Facts

FC Barcelona haven’t won in last three games
Club America are top of their table
Club America and FC Barcelona last met in 2011

Injury and Team News

Xavi is likely to rotate his whole lineup for this game. With the game on 20th December, it won’t be a surprise if none of the first team players start in this game. When it comes to injuries, Barcelona have four names on the list. Gavi, Martinez, Ter Stegen, and Alonso are those names.

Head to Head

FC Barcelona- 1

Club America- 0

Draw- 0

Predicted Lineup

FC Barcelona Predicted lineup:

Pena; Cancelo, Araujo, Kounde, Balde; Gundogan, Romeu, Pedri; Raphinha, Felix, Torres

Club America Predicted lineup:

Luis Malagón, Luis Fuentes, Miguel Layún, Igor Lichnovsky, Sebastián Cáceres, Jonathan Dos Santos, Diego Valdés, Alejandro Zendejas, Álvaro Fidalgo, Henry Martín, Julián Quiñones

Match Prediction for FC Barcelona vs Club America

FC Barcelona are expected to go with their rotated lineup for this game but we still expect them to win this game. Club America are a dangerous side and can increase misery for Xavi if Barcelona fails to win. We expect Barcelona to win this game.

Prediction: FC Barcelona 2-1 Club America

Telecast

India – Barca TV+

UK – TBC

US – TBC

Nigeria – Barca TV+

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