FC Barcelona are set to return to action once again after two brutal defeats to Paris Saint Germain and Real Madrid that saw them eliminated from the race for two important trophies, i.e., UEFA Champions League and La Liga.
Now, with Xavi settled as the head coach of the team for the upcoming season, the Catalans will have the chance to overturn their fortunes as they face Valencia in their next La Liga tie this Monday.
While they are virtually out of the race for the league title, getting the full three points from this match is still important as it would help the Blaugranes finish second in the league, and thus qualify for the Spanish Super Cup.
Thus, Xavi is expected to go into this match with a strong lineup, and the squad announced for this match includes all the key players for Barcelona. From the youth ranks, only Casado, Kochen, and Fort have been called up, while Frenkie, Balde, and Gavi remain sidelined with their injuries.
Official Barcelona Squad List:
Goalkeepers:
- 1: Marc Andre Ter Stegen
- 2: Inaki Pena Sotorres
- 3: Diego Kochen
Defenders:
- 1: Ronald Araujo
- 2: Jules Kounde
- 3: Pau Cubarsi
- 4: Joao Cancelo
- 5: Andreas Christensen
- 6: Marcos Alonso
- 7: Inigo Martinez
- 8: Hector Fort
Midfielders:
- 1: Pedri
- 2: Ilkay Gundogan
- 3: Fermin Lopez
- 4: Sergi Roberto
- 5: Oriol Romeu
- 6: Marc Casado
Forwards:
- 1: Robert Lewandowski
- 2: Raphinha
- 3: Lamine Yamal
- 4: Joao Felix
- 5: Ferran Torres
- 6: Vitor Roque
Rested:
- None
Suspended:
- None
Injured:
- 1: Gavi
- 2: Alejandro Balde
- 3: Frenkie de Jong
