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The La Liga Opener for Villareal. What to expect ?

The fixtures could not have been much worse for Barcelona. But we need to remain optimistic. 

Villareal, Celta Vigo, Sevilla, Getafe, Real Madrid, Alaves, Atletico, Osasuna. This is not ideal for a team trying to find their feet again and going through a period of transition. The signs have been positive, but this fixture list is too harsh. But, let's focus on the first match shall we ?

We may have dismantled them not long ago, but we need to remember a few things, this is a new season, new manager, new squad and after a disaster for Barcelona, whereas Villareal had a pretty good season. By their standards that is. They will be high in potential, with a GREAT midfield, which, obviously, is their strength. But, against a similar opposition, Barca usually shows their class. They are, still, a class above Villareal in terms of talent, midfield, creativity and forward line. This may be a great chance for Barca to get off a great start to a season. And this season, it's more important than ever. We know there will be difficulties, but we need to start believing in the project, drive our attention away from Bartomeu and the board and focus on the sport side of things, and I believe, we are building something good. Something that knows how to create, to win. Koeman essentially provides that intensity and drive to win. I do not know how, but he does. I will not be surprised if we scrape through this run without a loss. And more importantly, without a draw. We need to impose ourselves on Madrid and build a gap after that El Clasico. We need to be the kings of Spain. Again. And I think it's possible. Just give youngsters a chance, they do not disappoint. 

So what should we see in the lineup. I expect a balance of youth and experience which has been thoroughly missed in Barcelona. Basically the young winers, whether it is Dembele and Ansu, Dembele and Trincao, or even Ansu and Trincao, should start. The midfield should have one or two young players, like Pedri or Puig and experienced ones like De Jong and Busquets, or even Pjanic, he seemed to be a good addition to the team versus Elche. Araujo needs to start, I do not know how he will not start, but I had to clear it. 

That's it then. 

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