In the Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona and Manchester City play a live friendly match for the benefit of people suffering from ALS. Prior to the match, Xavi Hernández and Pep Guardiola confirmed their starting line-up.
On the side of Barcelona, Xavi sends a mix of regular starters and some substitutes. For example, he left Lewandowski, Pedri, Ansu Fati, and Dembélé on the bench.
Meanwhile, on the side of the English squad, Guardiola also makes a combination. Argentine Julián Álvarez starts, but he left Norwegian Erling Haaland on the bench.
Confirmed Line-ups for Barcelona and Manchester City
Barcelona: Iñaki Peña; Sergi, Koundé, Piqué, Jordi Alba; Kessié, Busquets, De Jong; Raphinha, Aubameyang, Ferrán Torres.
Substitutes: Ter Stegen, Dest, Araujo, Dembélé, Pedri, Lewandowski, Ansu Fati, Memphis, Christensen, Pjanic, Eric, Abde, Balde, Gavi, Pablo Torre, Aranu
Manchester City: Ortega; Lewis, Walker, Rúben Dias, Sergio Gómez; Bernardo, Phillips, Palmer; Mahrez, Julián Álvarez, Foden.
Substitutes: Ederson, Carson, Stones, Cancelo, Gündogan, Haaland, Rodrigo, De Bruyne, Bobb, Mbete, Knight, and Wilson-Esbrand.