Barcelona squad named for Celta Vigo

TL;DR

Barcelona has named a 23-player squad for their upcoming La Liga match against Celta Vigo. Pau Cubarsí returns from suspension, while Marc Bernal, Raphinha, and Andreas Christensen remain sidelined due to injuries.

Key points

Barcelona faces Celta Vigo in La Liga
Pau Cubarsí returns from suspension
Marc Bernal, Raphinha, and Andreas Christensen are injured
Match kicks off at 9:30 PM CET
Predicted starting XI includes Lewandowski and Gavi

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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 18: Pau Cubarsi of FC Barcelona looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Barcelona and Newcastle United FC at Camp Nou on March 18, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images) | Getty Images The next Barcelona match is upon us! The *Blaugrana* are back in *La Liga* action with a home game against Celta Vigo, and Hansi Flick has called up the following 23 players for Wednesday’s clash: **Goalkeepers**: 13. Joan Garcia, 25. Wojciech Szczesny, 31. Diego Kochen **Defenders**: 2. João Cancelo, 3. Alejandro Balde, 4. Ronald Araujo, 5. Pau Cubarsí, 18. Gerard Martín, 23. Jules Kounde, 24. , 42. Xavi Espart **Midfielders**: 6. , 8. , 16. , 17. Marc Casadó, 20. , 21. , 43. Tommy Marqués **Forwards**: 7. , 9. , 10. , 14. , 19. Barça get an important reinforcement for this one as Pau Cubarsí is back after serving a suspension in the Champions League exit against last week, but Barça are still without who is not yet medically cleared from an ankle injury and joins (hamstring) and (knee) on the absentee list. **Predicted starting XI (4-2-3-1)**: Joan; Kounde, Cubarsí, Martín, Cancelo; Gavi, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Fermín; Ferran The match kicks off at 9.30pm CET/WAT (Barcelona), 8.30pm BST/WAT (UK & ), 3.30pm ET, 12.30pm PT (USA), 1am IST (India, Thursday), and you can join us to follow and comment all the action. **VISCA EL BARÇA!**

Q&A

Who is in the Barcelona squad for the match against Celta Vigo?

The squad includes 23 players, featuring Pau Cubarsí, Gavi, Pedri, and Robert Lewandowski.

What injuries are affecting Barcelona's lineup for the Celta Vigo match?

Marc Bernal, Raphinha, and Andreas Christensen are out due to injuries.

When does Barcelona play Celta Vigo and what is the predicted starting XI?

Barcelona plays Celta Vigo at 9:30 PM CET, with a predicted starting XI of Joan, Kounde, Cubarsí, Martín, Cancelo, Gavi, Pedri, Yamal, Olmo, Fermín, and Ferran.