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Barcelona star to return to starting XI vs Newcastle A member of the defensive ranks at La Liga giants Barcelona is in line for a return to starting duties in the club’s next outing. That’s according to Diario Sport , who highlight Eric García as the player in question. Barcelona are of course primed to return to action on Wednesday evening, in a Champions League Last-16 return leg meeting with Newcastle United.
In the tie’s opener, Ronald Araújo was selected to slot in at right-back, in the absence of Jules Koundé. Youngster Xavi Espart was then given the nod this past weekend, as Barca made short work of Sevilla in La Liga. On Wednesday, however, yet another member of Hansi Flick’s squad will be tasked with filling the right of the Blaugrana’s backline.
As per a report from Sport, all signs point towards Eric García returning to a starting role at full-back against Newcastle. This will allow for Pau Cubarsí and Gerard Martín to continue at the heart of defence. Conor Laird – GSFN