Barcelona has named a 24-player squad for their UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg against Atlético Madrid at the Metropolitano. Key players include Robert Lewandowski and several defenders like João Cancelo and Ronald Araujo.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 8: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona during the warming up during the UEFA Champions League match between FC Barcelona v Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou on April 8, 2026 in Barcelona Spain (Photo by David Ramirez/Soccrates/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana play a huge Champions League quarter-final second leg against AtlĂ©tico Madrid at the Metropolitano, and Hansi Flick has called up the following 24 players for Tuesdayâs clash:
Goalkeepers: 13. Joan Garcia, 25. Wojciech Szczesny, 31. Diego Kochen
Defenders: 2. JoĂŁo Cancelo, 3. Alejandro Balde, 4. Ronald Araujo, 18. Gerard MartĂn, 23. Jules Kounde, 24. Eric Garcia, 36. Ălvaro CortĂ©s, 42. Xavi Espart
Midfielders: 6. Gavi, 8. Pedri, 16. FermĂn LĂłpez, 17. Marc CasadĂł, 20. Dani Olmo, 21. Frenkie de Jong, 22. Marc Bernal (not medically cleared), 43. Tommy MarquĂ©s
Forwards: 7. Ferran Torres, 9. Robert Lewandowski, 10. Lamine Yamal, 14. Marcus Rashford, 19. Roony Bardghji
Barça get some good news for this one as Gerard MartĂn has gotten over an injury scare at the weekend and will be available for this one, and Marc Bernal is also included in the squad but is not yet medically cleared from his ankle injury. Raphinha (hamstring) and Andreas Christensen (knee) are also out due to injury, while Pau CubarsĂ is missing through suspension.
Predicted starting XI (4-2-3-1):
Joan; Kounde, Eric, MartĂn, Cancelo; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Rashford; Lewandowski
The match kicks off at 9pm CET (Barcelona), 8pm BST/WAT (UK & Nigeria), 3pm ET, 12pm PT (USA), 12.30am IST (India, Wednesday), and you can join us to follow and comment all the action.
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Key players include Robert Lewandowski, JoĂŁo Cancelo, and Ronald Araujo.
The match is scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
This match is crucial as it is the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.
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