Barcelona announce squad for the match against Manchester United

FC Barcelona vs Manchester United

Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernández has called up 22 players for FC Barcelona’s upcoming Uefa Europa League match against Manchester United. La Blaugrana will host the Red Devils at Spotify Camp Nou on Thursday night in what would be a fascinating encounter between the two European giants in the Uefa Europa League play-off round.

Barcelona vs Manchester United: Match Details

Date: Thursday, 16th February 2023

Time: 06:45 pm Central European Time

Venue: Spotify Camp Nou

Competition: UEFA Europa League

Round: Europa League Play-offs

Referee: Maurizio Mariani

Barcelona vs Manchester United: Expected Line-up

This is how FC Barcelona are expected to line up in their clash against Manchester United.

Formation: 4-3-3

Goalkeeper: Marc Andre Ter Stegen

Defenders: Balde, Christensen, Araujo, Kounde

Midfielders: Pedri, Kessie, De Jong

Forwards: Gavi, Lewandowski, Raphinha

Barcelona vs Manchester United: Expected Line-up

Barcelona vs Manchester United: Official Squad List

Goalkeepers:

  • 1: Marc-André ter Stegen
  • 2: Iñaki Peña
  • 3: Arnau Tenas

Defenders:

  • 1: Ronald Araujo
  • 2: Jules Kounde
  • 3: Andreas Christensen
  • 4: Alejandro Balde
  • 5: Jordi Alba
  • 6: Sergi Roberto
  • 7: Marcos Alonso
  • 8: Eric García

Midfielders:

  • 1: Pedri
  • 2: Gavi
  • 3: Frenkie De Jong
  • 4: Franck Kessie
  • 5: Pablo Torre
  • 6: Marc Casadó

Forwards:

  • 1: Robert Lewandowski
  • 2: Raphinha
  • 3: Ansu Fati
  • 4: Ferran Torres
  • 5: Angel Alarcon

Rested:

  • None

Injured:

  • Ousmane Dembele
  • Sergio Busquets

Suspended:

  • None

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