After 37 games of La
Xavi announced that once the season is over, he will not longer play for the club that has been his only home his whole life. He had his debut on August 18, 1998 against Mallorca. Since then, he has become an icon with seven La Liga titles, 150 Champions League appearances, adding over 700 games playing for Los Cules.
Xavi has been with Barcelona all his life
Luis Enrique would like to leave a good impression for those that decide about his future. Chances are that he will be back as he has a chance to win the treble in the first season he manages the club. The president Jose Maria Bartomeu is backing up his current coach and will stand by his side as much as possible.
Among the surprises for this roster is the possibility that Thomas Vermaelen starts in his first game for Barcelona. The former Arsenal player has been out all season with injury problems and could get his first minutes this Saturday.
The end of the season will be the beginning for Vermaelen with Barcelona
In the front, don't expect Luis Suarez to start or maybe even play. The Uruguayan striker has already recovered from his hamstring injury, but Lucho will most likely not take any risks in a game that on paper looks too easy for his team. Neymar, Lionel Messi and most likely Pedro should get the job done.
Deportivo La Coruña will step into the last place they would have wanted, knowing that if they lose they might not only lose the game, but also their right to be in Spain's top league. La Coruña has 34 points while Eibar and Almeria only trail them by two points. A draw for Deportivo may be enough to save themselves.
Barcelona faces a team that has only won one game out of their last six. The home side has won their last six games and most of them by one or two goals. The visiting team may find some relief by knowing that Los Cules will not play with their best squad. Last time they met Deportivo lost 4-0 and Messi scored three goals.
Depor now knows how dangerous Messi can be
Victor Sanchez del Amo knows the fate of his team is in their own hands. Beating Barcelona at their own house would not hurt them too much, but the
Team sheets for Barcelona vs Deportivo
Barcelona's XI: Masip, Xavi, Pedro, Messi, Neymar, Rafinha, Bartra, Sergi Roberto, Adriano, Vermaelen, Mathieu.
Deportivo's XI: Fabricio, Laure, Lopo, Sidnei, Canella, Bergantiños, Borges, Domingues, Salomao, Lucas, Cavaleiro.
Barcelona's bench: Bravo, Montoya, Iniesta, Mascherano, Douglas, Jordi Alba, Munir.
Deportivo's bench: Lux, Insúa, Rodriguez, Medunjanin, Helder Postiga, Riera, Helder Costa.
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