Barcelona has officially announced their squad against Borussia Dortmund in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final match on Tuesday as they lead with a commanding 4-0 aggregate advantage to go into the match.
Dani Olmo is back in, having recovered from an episode of adductor injury and been declared fit by his club’s medicos.
Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde is ruled out of the contest after he knocked himself up against Leganés at the weekend, as are Marc-André ter Stegen, Marc Bernal, and Marc Casadó.
With progression to the semi-finals all but certain, Flick will look to shuffle his pack, giving game time to squad players and maintaining a keen eye on the opposition.
Ferran Torres, Fermin, and Gerard Martín are among the players set to play at Signal Iduna Park, introducing fresh legs as key stars are given a break ahead of a possible semi-final tie.
Olmo’s return is a welcome relief, offering creativity and experience to a midfield that controlled the first leg.
Despite the cushioned advantage, Flick cautioned against complacency, stressing professionalism to deliver the task.
Dortmund, on the other hand, have a seemingly insurmountable task but will try to regain pride at home before their people.
Barcelona’s squad depth will be tested, but bringing in youth and getting back old players demonstrates their balanced strategy.
A semi-final run would be their best Champions League campaign since 2018-19, confirming their comeback under Flick’s leadership.
Should they complete the job in Germany, Hansi Flick’s side will face either Bayern Munich or Inter Milan in the last four, with the two European giants currently battling in their own quarterfinal tie.
Possible XI: Szczesny; Kounde, Cubarsí, Iñigo, Martín; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Fermín, Raphinha, Torres (4-2-3-1)
The squad list for Dortmund! ⭐️#BVBBarça pic.twitter.com/rXBPuWCk5K
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