Barcelona announce squad for the match against Real Madrid

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Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernández has called up 21 players for La Blaugrana’s upcoming league match against Real Madrid. The Catalan giants will partake in the potential title-decider El Clasico without Ousmane Dembele and Pedri Gonzalez as both players have not recovered from their respective injuries.

Pedri’s absence in the heart of Barcelona midfield could force Xavi to opt for the same tactical approach we witnessed against Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabéu to grind out the result at Camp Nou.

There are plenty of questions to assess ahead of this clash, and it will be, without a doubt, a crucial match, not only for its prestige and history but for its importance in terms of the La Liga title race as well. A victory against the arch-rivals is always hard to earn but feels even better if achieved.

Match Details:

Date: Sunday, 19th March 2023

Competition: La Liga Santander

Matchday: 26

Venue: Spotify Camp Nou

Time: 09:00 pm Central European Time

Referee: Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea

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: Sergio Busquets
  • 2: Gavi
  • 3: Frenkie De Jong
  • 4: Franck Kessie
  • 5: Pablo Torre

Forwards:

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

Rested:

  • None

Injured:

  • 1: Ousmane Dembele
  • 2: Pedri

Suspended:

  • None

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