Flick Benches Rodri for Barcelona's Clash Against PSG

FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has reshaped his starting lineup for the Champions League visit to Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes, leaving Rodri on the bench and selecting Marc Bernal and Dani Olmo. According to Catalunyapress.es, the German manager has made these changes with Sunday's El Clásico against Real Madrid in mind.

Bernal replaces Rodri in midfield, joining Pedri and Fermín López in the starting lineup. Olmo also enters the starting eleven, providing an additional creative option as Barcelona prepare for a demanding European fixture before their domestic showdown with Real Madrid.

The defensive lineup includes a return for Gerard Martín, who had been dealing with discomfort since the match against Betis. Joan García retains his place in goal, while Flick selects Xavi Espart at right back and João Cancelo at left back. Pau Cubarsí partners Martín in central defense.

Barcelona's attacking lineup features Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, with Olmo operating as the creative link between midfield and attack. The selection gives Flick a combination of established attacking options and midfield changes for the match in Paris.

The starting eleven announced by Barcelona consists of Joan García; Xavi Espart, Pau Cubarsí, Gerard Martín, João Cancelo; Marc Bernal, Pedri, Fermín López; Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo and Raphinha.

The fixture comes ahead of Sunday's meeting with Real Madrid, a match that has influenced Flick's selection decisions for the Champions League encounter, according to Catalunyapress.es.