Barcelona forward hoping for redemption in key Copa Del Rey clash

After experiencing the worst run in 16 years, FC Barcelona will look to return to winning ways as they take on Barbastro on January 4.

Barça will take on the fourth-tier opponent in a Round of 32 clash of the Copa Del Rey – a game where Hansi Flick is likely to rest his key players.

The German, after all, will have one eye on the key Supercup encounter against Athletic Club on January 8.

Ansu Fati likely to start vs Barbastro
The game against Barbastro, therefore, will present Flick with an opportunity to start some of the more under-utilised first-team stars.

It was already reported that Frenkie de Jong is expected to start against Barbastro. But the Dutchman won’t be the only first-team star featuring in this contest.

According to Diario SPORT, Ansu Fati is tipped to start against Barbastro, having recently returned from a brief injury layoff.