FC Barcelona vs Cadiz – 2021/22 match preview, predicted lineups
FC Barcelona will host Cadiz on Monday in la liga 2021/22 as the season moves ahead. Both teams will be looking for a win here.
Kick-off : 9:00 PM (Local)
Venue : Camp Nou, Barcelona
Barcelona are coming on the back of a disappointing exit in the Europa League at the hands of Eintracht Frankfurt and they will be in mood of seeking redemption for football fans in regard of winning games. They need to play their brand of football.
Barca are in la liga at second position behind rivals Real Madrid trailing by 15 points having played a game less. It’s hard to see them catch up los blancos while they would ensure they finish in CL spots the very least.
Talking of the coming fixture for barca, playing Cadiz won’t be a difficult task given their recent run of results in the league. Boss Xavi will use the tried and tested 4-3-3 formation.
On the other hand, Cadiz are struggling this season in the top flight. and are facing relegation battle. They need to win if they hope to avoid being eliminated from the la lira.
Los Pirates are currently 18th in the points table after 31 games with 28 points. Their goal difference is -17.
Cadiz boss Sergio Gonzalez uses the 4-4-2 system pretty well and he will again have to utilise this against a strong Barcelona side. They need to defend solidly.
Team news and possible lineups
Varazdat Haroyan and Florin Andone are both injured and hence will be unavailable for Cadiz. Iza is doubtful.
As for Barcelona, Pedri won’t be available as due to injury. While Ronald Araujo is suspended for this game.
FC Barcelona XI (4-3-3) : Ter Stegen, Alves, Lenglet, E. Garcia, Alba, F. de Jong, Busquets, Gavi, Dembele, Aubameyang, Torres.
Cadiz XI (4-4-2) : Ledesma, Akapo, Chust, Hernndez, Espino, Alejo, Mari, Fede, Idrissi, Negredo, Perez.
Prediction
It should be tightly contested but I expect Barcelona to come out on top 2-1.
