FC Barcelona vs. SD Huesca: 3 Things Barca Should Test in Copa del Rey Game

Barcelona host Huesca in the second leg of their Copa del Rey tie on Tuesday night in what looks to be a mere formality.

Despite having not lost at home before Barca's visit, Huesca were no match for the Blaugrana, and the minnows arrive at Camp Nou somehow looking to turn a 4-0 deficit around.

Let's take a look at three things Barca can test over the course of the game. 

Huesca's Brittle Defence

After a disappointing showing in Getafe, Luis Enrique will be taking absolutely nothing for granted against Huesca, especially if he decides to rotate again and give fringe and youth players a run out.

The manager will have gained enough information from the first leg to be able to hurt his opponents, and with Barca's fans down in the dumps after the goalless draw at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez, a fast start is imperative.

An early goal will kill this tie off once and for all, so expect Barca to go for the jugular from the first whistle. 

Which Formation Is Best?

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Will Luis Enrique settle on a formation?

This match represents the chance for Luis Enrique to test his own resolve and settle on a formation which can be utilised more regularly in the future.

If there is one complaint Barca's fans could potentially level at the manager, it's that it would appear he still isn't aware of what his best formation is in mid-December.

There is mileage in having a manager able to switch things around depending on the opposition, but in order for that to be successful, his staff must be on the same page.

If we look at the games against Celta Vigo and Getafe as examples of when Lucho has mixed it up a bit, Barca have struggled badly with a number of players seemingly unsure of their precise role. 

Squad Depth

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Will Sandro Ramirez form part of a new-look Barca?

Luis Enrique should test the depth of his squad in this match.

At 4-0, only the most fervent football romantic would believe that Huesca have a chance of rescuing anything from this tie, so for Enrique the meeting is an ideal opportunity to assess the merits of fringe and youth players.

Expect to see the likes of Sandro Ramirez and Munir El Haddadi lead the line in an experimental lineup.