Barcelona Reveals Squad for La Liga Clash with Deportivo Alaves
Barcelona is set to face Deportivo Alavés in their next La Liga match at the iconic Spotify Camp Nou. The kickoff is scheduled for Saturday at 4:15 PM CET.
Barcelona’s Squad for La Liga Match Against Deportivo Alavés
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has announced a squad of 22 players for this essential fixture. Fans can expect an intriguing lineup, as the team seeks to secure vital points in La Liga.
Goalkeepers
- 13. Joan Garcia
- 25. Wojciech Szczesny
- 33. Eder Aller
Defenders
- 3. Alejandro Balde
- 5. Pau Cubarsí
- 15. Andreas Christensen
- 18. Gerard Martín
- 23. Jules Kounde
- 24. Eric Garcia
- 26. Jofre Torrents
Midfielders
- 8. Pedri
- 17. Marc Casadó
- 20. Dani Olmo
- 22. Marc Bernal
- 27. Dro Fernández
- 43. Tommy Marqués
Forwards
- 7. Ferran Torres
- 9. Robert Lewandowski
- 10. Lamine Yamal
- 11. Raphinha
- 14. Marcus Rashford
- 28. Roony Bardghji
Injury Updates and Squad Changes
This match marks the return of Pedri, who has recovered from a month-long hamstring injury. However, the team faces several setbacks. Frenkie de Jong will miss the match due to personal reasons. Additionally, Fermín López is sidelined for a few weeks with a calf injury, while Ronald Araujo is ruled out with a stomach virus.
Other notable absentees include goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen, who is recovering from a back issue, and Gavi, who is dealing with a knee injury. The shortage in midfield has led to the first call-up for young talent Tommy Marqués, who has recently trained with the first team.
Predicted Starting Lineup
Barcelona is expected to deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation:
- Goalkeeper: Joan
- Defenders: Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsí, Gerard Martín, Alejandro Balde
- Midfielders: Marc Casadó, Marc Bernal
- Forwards: Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski
As the match approaches, fans can look forward to an exciting display of football at Camp Nou. Join us to follow the action as Barcelona aims for victory over Deportivo Alavés.