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How will Barcelona line up against Villarreal?

Barcelona take on Villarreal on Saturday in La Liga as Xavi faces his first away test since replacing Ronald Koeman as coach.

Xavi’s side take on a home team who head into the weekend down in 12th place in the table and fresh from a disappointing Champions League defeat to Manchester United.

Barca also didn’t get the result they wanted in midweek against Benfica but did beat Espanyol last time out in La Liga in Xavi’s first game in charge.

Let’s see how they could line up.

Defense

FC Barcelona V Benfica - Group E - UEFA Champions League
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Xavi has all sorts of options in defense with Sergino Dest now back fit and available after coming on as a substitute against Benfica.