Barcelona have unveiled their official squad list for tonight’s make-or-break Champions League encounter against FC Copenhagen.
Barcelona is in ninth place, demanding a big win and favorable results elsewhere to secure direct Round of 16 qualification.
Hansi Flick’s selection arrives amid injury crises and suspensions, yet carries one major boost after Tuesday’s training sessions.
The Blaugrana enter confident post-Slavia Prague and Real Oviedo triumphs, but absences test squad depth critically.
The headline news is star forward Ferran Torres’ return from a hamstring injury, earning medical clearance after missing recent matches and providing vital attacking firepower, as per the official squad list.
Meanwhile, midfield maestros Pedri (injured) and Frenkie de Jong (suspended for yellow cards) sit out, alongside long-term absentees Gavi and Andreas Christensen.
January signing Joao Cancelo remains ineligible for UCL registration, forcing youth inclusion: promising Tommy Marqués earns first senior call-up.
With Ferran Torres back firing, Barcelona hold the firepower to demolish Copenhagen and storm into the Champions League’s top eight at Spotify Camp Nou tonight.
Torres’ availability transforms options—bench spark or starter alongside Lewandowski, Yamal, Raphinha.
Flick likely trusts Eric García’s midfield pivot shift, Fermín-Olmo engine room creativity compensating for absences.
Youthster Marqués adds midfield cover, while Cancelo’s omission underscores registration hurdles.
Copenhagen languish 26th (eight points), weakened by suspensions (Delaney) and injuries.
Barcelona’s home form (unbeaten UCL Camp Nou) favors demolition, but goal difference hinges on the margin.
Flick demands ruthlessness; failure means playoff uncertainty.
La Liga leaders eye European momentum before Elche.
Squad balances experience with youth, Torres tipping firepower scales.
Top-eight path demands statement win—Flick’s selections signal intent.
Torres as super-sub behind Yamal-Lewandowski-Raphinha overloads the box; failure risks playoff purgatory when direct Round of 16 beckons.
Flick demands a statement—a goal-fest securing European destiny while preserving legs for Elche. Squad screams intent: Camp Nou must roar.
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