| Barcelona vs Guadalajara | |
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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Barcelona vs Guadalajara
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COMPETITION :
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Copa del Rey
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| DATE: |
17-12-2025
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TIME:
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01.30 AM IST
12.00 AM UAE
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STADIUM
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Stadium |
Guadalajara head into Wednesday’s contest with a clean bill of health, having reported no fresh injury or suspension concerns. As a result, the hosts are expected to name a strong and settled lineup.
Pablo Muñoz is tipped to play a key role in the final third, with the 22-year-old enjoying an impressive campaign that has already yielded three goals and two assists. Alejandro Cañizo should also feature in an advanced position, while veteran midfielder Pablo Rojo is expected to anchor the centre of the park with his experience.
Barcelona, meanwhile, will again be without Ronald Araújo (personal reasons), Gavi (knee) and Dani Olmo (shoulder). However, there is a boost for the visitors as Wojciech Szczęsny has recovered from the illness that ruled him out against Osasuna.
The Polish goalkeeper is likely to start ahead of Marc-André ter Stegen, as head coach Hansi Flick prepares to rotate his squad. Andreas Christensen, Jofre Torrents, Marc Casadó, Marc Bernal, Roony Bardghji and Dro Fernández are all in contention for starting roles.
There could also be a return to the XI for Robert Lewandowski, who was an unused substitute in the previous outing and may be handed the centre-forward role for this fixture.