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Barcelona team news: Predicted Barcelona line up vs Sevilla – Messi back for Copa del Rey
BARCELONA are expected to make wholesale changes to their starting line-up ahead of the Copa del Rey final against Sevilla on Saturday (8.30pm).
Who will start for Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final against Sevilla?
Lionel Messi is one of several key players expected to return to Barcelona’s starting XI for the Copa del Rey final against Sevilla.
Manager Ernesto Valverde rested a large portion of his last time out against Celta Vigo, with a much-changed team held to a 2-2 draw at the Nou Camp.
Messi is set to replace Paco Alcacer up front while Luis Suarez, Gerard Pique, Jordi Alba and Andres Iniesta will be recalled.
Nelson Semedo, Andre Gomes and Denis Suarez are expected to drop to the bench while Ousmane Dembele may also miss out.
Reserve goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen is expected to keep his place having featured throughout the cup run, while Sergi Samper is the only injury doubt for Valverde.
Take a look through the gallery above to see how Barcelona could line up against Sevilla in the Copa del Rey final.