Barcelona have officially unveiled their 23‑man squad for the Champions League quarter‑final first leg against Atletico Madrid.
With several key absences still weighing on the squad, the list also reflects Hansi Flick’s attempt to balance experience, depth, and flexibility across all positions.
The inclusion of a couple of returning defenders brings a notable boost to Barcelona’s defensive options, even as Raphinha, Frenkie de Jong, Marc Bernal, and Andreas Christensen remain sidelined, as per the official squad list.
The list names a core group of regulars, including Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, Pedri and Gavi, as well as a mix of senior figures and youths such as Ferran Torres, Marcus Rashford, Dani Olmo, Fermín López and several academy players like Landry Farré, Alvaro Cortes and Toni Fernández.
At the back, Jules Koundé and Alejandro Balde are back in the squad after recovering from injury, which gives Flick two more reliable options to rotate at full‑back and centre‑back.
In midfield, Barcelona are left without De Jong and Bernal, meaning Eric García and Pedri are expected to form the central pair, with Fermín López operating in the attacking‑midfield role.
The forwards section remains crowded, with Lewandowski, Yamal, Torres, Rashford, Olmo, and Raphinha all named, though Raphinha’s actual availability for the starting XI will depend on the fine details of his fitness and the coach’s tactical read.
The official list also underlines how much of Barcelona’s lineup for the tie is already being taken for granted, with only a handful of places effectively up for debate.
With the squad now confirmed, the focus shifts to who will start in the 4‑2‑3‑1 or 4‑3‑3 that Flick is expected to use.
If the names on the list translate into first‑team roles as widely predicted, Barcelona will line up at Camp Nou with a blend of battle‑hardened campaigners and emerging stars, all charged with opening a clear path into the Champions League semi‑finals.
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