Pedri, Yamal start in a 4-2-3-1: How Barcelona could line up against AS Monaco

Barça will face AS Monaco in a friendly on Saturday.

With the World Cup break fast approaching, Barcelona will face AS Monaco in a friendly on Saturday as they continue their preparations for the second half of the season.

Xavi's side will be looking to build on their impressive start to the campaign, which has seen them top of La Liga and reach the knockout stages of the Champions League.

How Barcelona could line up against AS Monaco

Xavi is likely to make some changes to his team for the match against Monaco, with a number of players set to be rested ahead of the World Cup.

However, the likes of Pedri, Gavi and Ousmane Dembélé are all expected to start, with the former two having been in impressive form for Barcelona this season.

Barcelona's possible starting XI:

• Ter Stegen
• Roberto
• Piqué
• García
• Alba
• Busquets
• Pedri
• Gavi
• Dembélé
• Yamal
• Lewandowski

Conclusion

Barcelona will be looking to finish their preparations for the World Cup with a win against Monaco, and they will be confident of doing so given their impressive form this season.

The match will also be a chance for Xavi to give some of his fringe players a chance to impress, and it will be interesting to see how they perform.