Olot vs Barcelona LIVE: 2022/23 Preseason Friendly – Barcelona will begin preparations for the 2022-23 season with a preseason match against Olot on Wednesday evening. It has already been a hectic summer for the club in terms of incoming and exiting players as Xavi’s squad prepares for its La Liga start on August 13 against Rayo Vallecano at home.
Olot competed in the Tercera Division RFEF – Group 5 previous season, which is the fifth tier of the Spanish league system, however they have been promoted to the fourth division for 2022-23.
Following relegation in 2020-21, Manix Mandiola’s squad slipped to the fifth division, but they were able to secure promotion back to the Segunda Division RFEF in their first attempt.
Ernest Forgas, Gonzalo Pereira, and Sebas Coris are just a few of the players who joined the Catalan club on a free transfer this summer.
Olot, meantime, have allowed five first-team players to leave ahead of the new season, and other transactions are anticipated before the transfer window shuts.
The match against Barcelona will provide the ideal opportunity for their players to compete at the greatest level, and it will be fascinating to observe how they fare against their renowned opponents.
Barcelona concluded the previous season without a title, losing in the Copa del Rey, Champions League, and Europa League, and finishing second in La Liga behind Real Madrid.
Despite their financial difficulties, the club has ambitious intentions for the upcoming summer, with agreements for Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski and Leeds United’s Raphinha reportedly progressing.
Franck Kessie and Andreas Christensen have joined the club on free transfers, but Clement Lenglet and Dani Alves have departed; Ousmane Dembele is also out of contract, therefore he will not play while contract negotiations continue, while Adama Traore and Luuk de Jong have returned to their respective clubs.
Barcelona will prepare for the new season by playing Inter Miami, Real Madrid, Juventus, New York Red Bulls, and Pumas UNAM.
The team’s 2022-23 La Liga season will begin on August 13 at home against Rayo Vallecano, followed by matches against Real Sociedad and Real Valladolid in the opening month.
Olot vs. Barcelona Team News
Recent additions Forgas and Ferran Brugue could perhaps start in the final third of the field for Olot on Wednesday.
Comparable newcomer Urri is also a candidate for selection, but head coach Mandiola will utilize his entire team during the match, with two different XIs potentially beginning each half.
BARCELONA TEAM NEWS
Regarding Barcelona, fresh recruits Christensen and Kessie are both on the verge of making their debuts, and it would not be surprising to see both in the starting lineup on Wednesday.
Sergi Roberto had injury troubles last season but is now healthy and could start at right back. Pedri is also available following his injury problems and is expected to start in central midfield.
Memphis Depay’s future has been the subject of considerable conjecture, but the Dutch international is anticipated to complete a full preseason with Barcelona, and he may perhaps start in the final third alongside Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Ferran Torres.
Ansu Fati’s playing time will be closely monitored due to his injury issues from the previous season, while it remains to be seen how heavily Martin Braithwaite, Neto, Samuel Umtiti, Riqui Puig, and Oscar Mingueza are utilized due to the uncertainty surrounding their futures.
Despite rumors linking him with a move to Manchester United, Frenkie de Jong is also included in the squad.
Olot form (all competitions):
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Barcelona form (all competitions):
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PREDICTED STARTING XI’s
Olot possible starting lineup:
Batalla; Blazquez, Ayala, Mas, D Bigas; Serrano, Urri, Terma; Coros, Forgas, Brugue
Barcelona possible starting lineup:
Ter Stegen; Roberto, Christensen, Araujo, Alba; Pedri, Busquets, Kessie; Memphis, Aubameyang, F Torres
When will Olot vs Barcelona be played? – Date
OLO vs BAR will be played on 13th July 2022
What time will Olot vs Barcelona be played? Time
OLO vs BAR match will kick-off at 10:30 PM IST
Where will Olot vs Barcelona be played? – Venue
OLO vs BAR will be played at the Reale Arena
