Barcelona predicted lineup vs Real Madrid - Copa del Rey
By Sean Walsh
Barcelona make the trip to Real Madrid for the second time this season as the two Clasico giants face off in the Copa del Rey.
Los Blancos play host to La Blaugrana in the first leg of the semi-finals, with Xavi's side better placed to secure a domestic double, sitting seven points clear at the top of La Liga.
With their European campaign meeting a premature end, Barça can solely focus on only two competitions for the remainder of the season.
Here's how they could line up for their trip to the capital on Thursday.
Barcelona predicted lineup vs Real Madrid - Copa del Rey
GK: Marc-Andre ter Stegen - The German has re-announced himself as one of Europe's finest goalkeepers this season.
RB: Jules Kounde - His positional versatility makes him a useful asset to Xavi.
CB: Ronald Araujo - Similarly adept at playing centrally and out wide, often swapping positions with Kounde mid-game.
CB: Andreas Christensen - Who would have thought the Dane would turn into one of Europe's best defenders after leaving Chelsea?
LB: Alejandro Balde - His dynamism has made the ageing of Jordi Alba a lot more palatable to Barcelona fans.
DM: Sergio Busquets - The veteran's contract saga rumbles on but he remains as important as ever to Barça.
CM: Franck Kessie - The former Milan star has managed to force his way into Xavi's plans again after a slow start to life in Catalonia.
CM: Frenkie de Jong - Also a key cog in Xavi's side after being heavily linked with a move away last summer.
RW: Raphinha - Has not taken too kindly to being dropped or substituted in recent weeks, reportedly picking up a minor injury in the process last month.
CF: Ferran Torres - With Robert Lewandowski out injured, either Torres or Ansu Fati are expected to lead the line. Ferran-do Torres, anyone?..Is this mic on?
LW: Gavi - Barcelona's boy wonder, whether he plays in midfield or on the wing.