Barcelona Visit Real Oviedo on Thursday as Flick Confirms Balde Out and Plans Rotation

Barcelona arrive on a six-match unbeaten, scoring run against a newly promoted opponent struggling to create chances.

Overview

Kickoff is Thursday at the Nuevo Carlos Tartiere in LaLiga matchweek six.
Barcelona sit second on 13 points after a 3-0 win over Getafe, while Oviedo are 17th with three points following a 1-0 loss to Elche.
Hansi Flick said Alejandro Balde will not be available for the trip, with Lamine Yamal and Marc-André ter Stegen also listed as unavailable in previews.
Flick emphasized the need to rotate in a congested stretch and was described as likely to do so, as Barca Blaugranes projected a lineup featuring Joan Garcia, Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsí, Martín; Casadó, Pedri; Raphinha, Olmo, Rashford; Ferran.
Flick called Oviedo a brave side with a high defensive line and noted confidence after three straight wins over Valencia, Newcastle United, and Getafe; historically, Barcelona lead the head-to-head 48–24 in 84 meetings.