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Hansi Flick plans rotations for Barcelona against Real Betis

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 6:20 AM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Hansi Flick plans rotations for Barcelona against Real Betis

Summary

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is considering significant rotations in his starting lineup for the match against Real Betis on October 17. Following a challenging Champions League match against Galatasaray, Flick aims to balance squad freshness with performance as Barcelona prepares for upcoming fixtures against Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid. Candidates for the starting XI include Jules Kounde and Xavi Espart in defense, while Karim Adeyemi and Gabriel Jesus may also feature prominently in the attack. The match against Betis is critical in maintaining momentum for Barcelona.

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Status Watch

•Barcelona faces Real Betis on October 17.
•Hansi Flick is rotating the lineup for squad management.
•Jules Kounde and Xavi Espart may start in defense.
•Karim Adeyemi and Gabriel Jesus could lead the attack.
•Barcelona has upcoming matches against PSG and Real Madrid.

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6:20 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona team news: Hansi Flick considering major rotations against Real Betis

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As per SPORT, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is preparing to rotate his starting XI against Real Betis as he manages his squad ahead of crucial fixtures against Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid.Foll...
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