Barcelona will aim to conclude their pre-season tour of Asia with a perfect record when they face South Korean side Daegu FC in their third and final friendly on Monday.
Hansi Flick’s side have been in formidable attacking form during the tour, securing a 3-1 win over Vissel Kobe before dismantling FC Seoul in a 7-3 goal-fest. They will be keen to maintain that momentum against an out-of-form Daegu team.
The German manager is expected to name a strong starting lineup for the final match, giving his first-choice players another chance to build chemistry and fitness before the new La Liga season begins. However, sweeping changes can be expected as the game progresses to give the entire squad minutes.
The lineup is likely to feature stars like Robert Lewandowski, who scored his first pre-season goal last time out, and Frenkie de Jong, who is reportedly close to signing a new contract. In-form teenager Lamine Yamal is also expected to start after his impressive brace against FC Seoul.
Barcelona Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): García; Koundé, Cubarsí, Araújo, Balde; Pedri, De Jong; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski.
While they are not in the predicted starting XI, new signings like Marcus Rashford and Roony Bardghji, both of whom impressed off the bench in the last game, are certain to feature heavily in the second half as they continue their integration into the team.
Barcelona are the overwhelming favourites to secure a third straight victory to cap off a successful tour. The match provides a final opportunity for Hansi Flick to assess his squad and for the players to make their case for a starting spot ahead of the new campaign.