Sevillavs.Barcelona

The forward struck three times against Valencia in the Copa del Rey on Thursday night, as Barcelona booked their spot in the semi-finals of the competition courtesy of a 5-0 success.

However, Torres is expected to be among the substitutes this weekend, with Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Lamine Yamal, who have 64 goals between them this season, operating as the front three.

Andreas Christensen, Marc Bernal and Marc-Andre ter Stegen are out of the match due to injury problems, but Gavi is expected to be cleared to feature after missing out against Valencia due to a head injury which he suffered against Alaves.

Head coach Hansi Flick will make changes to the side that started the Copa del Rey fixture, with Marc Casado, Lewandowski, Ronald Araujo and Gavi all expected to be introduced into the XI.

Fit-again duo Dani Olmo and Inigo Martinez may both feature off the bench at Estadio Ramon, with Araujo and Pau Cubarsi likely to be the centre-backs, while Gavi should operate as the number 10.

Eric Garcia, Fermin Lopez and Frenkie de Jong are also set to drop down to the bench despite impressive performances against Valencia, demonstrating the strength of the squad that head coach Flick has at his disposal.

Barcelona possible starting lineup: Szczesny; Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Balde; Casado, Pedri; Yamal, Gavi, Raphinha; Lewandowski

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Matt Law