Barcelona have finally done it: they have deposited all their new signings with the league except that of Kounde, the defender who arrived from Sevilla. For the rest, from Kessie to Lewandowski, they are all available for tonight’s match against Vallecano, which will bag the league debut of a team, that of Xavi, that has been built to return to winning ways immediately. There is no doubt about that, and for the visiting line-up it is definitely not going to be a clear day. On the contrary.
The Catalans have strengthened in all departments with that icing on the cake being the Polish striker who was taken from Bayern Munich. Lewandowski has already proved to be on the ball in pre-season and it cannot be ruled out that he will not find the way to the net again tonight, in his first official match at Camp Nou. Surely his teammates will put him in a position to pierce the visiting defence, which, going by the statistics, was one of the worst last season. In short, there is no doubt who will win this match. It will be a full affirmation of the Catalans, who after the latest positive news have certainly regained the enthusiasm that had been lacking at one point due to the economic problems that are still there and have not disappeared overnight. But as things had turned out, signing everyone or almost everyone was a sigh of relief.
Xavi (LaPresse)
The Prediction
An easy win for Barcelona, who will find their first three points of the season in a match that should also give them at least three goals in total. Watch also for the chance to see Lewandowski wet his debut with a goal.
Barcelona v Vallecano line-ups
BARCELONA (4-3-3): Ter Stegen; Araujo, Christensen, Eric Garcia, Jordi Alba; Pedri, Busquets, De Jong; Dembele, Lewandowski, Raphinha. All. Xavi
VALLECANO (4-2-3-1): Diego López; Balliu, Lejeune, Catena, Fran García; Comesana, Valentin; Isi Palazon, Trejo, Alvaro Garcia; Falcao.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 4-0
