FC Barcelona prepare themselves for a massive challenge ahead as they make a trip over to Portugal. Taking on one of the Portuguese league’s finest in the form of FC Porto, Barca and Xavi will be heavily excited for their upcoming European clash.
Set to be the second matchday in the UEFA Champions League group stage, Barcelona and Porto both are contesting for the top spot in their Group H. With only goal difference separating them at this point, it will be a match holding a lot of pressure and opportunity for both sides.
Before Barcelona make their trip to Portugal however, they have already officially announced their squad for the game. Sticking to his typical nature these days, Xavi has once again opted for a 20-man squad list for the game that awaits them in the Dragon’s stadium.
The significant absentees include Brazilian winger Raphinha, who was injured just recently in the clash against Sevilla, as well as both Pedri and Frenkie De Jong, who continue their respective recoveries for the injuries that they previously sustained.
Official Barcelona Squad List:
Goalkeepers:
- 1: Marc-Andre ter Stegen
- 2: Inaki Pena Sotorres
- 3: Ander Astralaga
Defenders:
- 1: Ronald Araujo
- 2: Jules Kounde
- 3: Andreas Christensen
- 4: Alejandro Balde
- 5: Joao Cancelo
- 6: Inigo Martinez
- 7: Marcos Alonso
- 8: Sergi Roberto
Midfielders:
- 1: Gavi
- 2: Ilkay Gundogan
- 3: Oriol Romeu
- 4: Fermin Lopez
- 5: Marc Casado
Forwards:
- 1: Robert Lewandowski
- 2: Joao Felix
- 3: Ferran Torres
- 4: Lamine Yamal
Injured:
- 1: Pedri
- 2: Frenkie de Jong
- 3: Raphinha
