FC Barcelona Reveals Squad for Copa del Rey Round of 32 Clash Against Guadalajara

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FC Barcelona Reveals Squad for Copa del Rey Round of 32 Clash Against Guadalajara

FC Barcelona is set to begin its Copa del Rey journey with a Round of 32 match against Guadalajara. The match will be held on Tuesday at 9:00 PM CET. This clash marks an important moment for both teams as they compete for advancement in this prestigious tournament.

Barcelona’s Squad Announcement

Head coach Hansi Flick has called up 23 players for this match. The selected squad includes:

Goalkeepers

  • Marc-André ter Stegen
  • Joan García
  • Wojciech Szczesny

Defenders

  • Alejandro Balde
  • Pau Cubarsí
  • Andreas Christensen
  • Gerard Martín
  • Jules Kounde
  • Eric García
  • Jofre Torrents

Midfielders

  • Pedri
  • Fermín López
  • Marc Casadó
  • Frenkie de Jong
  • Marc Bernal
  • Dro Fernández
  • Tommy Marqués

Forwards

  • Ferran Torres
  • Robert Lewandowski
  • Lamine Yamal
  • Raphinha
  • Marcus Rashford
  • Roony Bardghji

Injury Updates

Barcelona reports no new injuries following the recent victory against Osasuna. Wojciech Szczesny returns to the squad after recovering from a stomach issue. However, Dani Olmo (shoulder) and Gavi (knee) remain sidelined due to dislocations. Ronald Araujo continues to be absent for mental health reasons.

Match Details

The match will kick off at different times worldwide:

  • Barcelona and Nigeria: 9:00 PM CET/WAT
  • United Kingdom: 8:00 PM GMT
  • USA: 3:00 PM ET, 12:00 PM PT
  • India: 1:30 AM IST (Wednesday)

This Copa del Rey matchup promises to be an exciting contest. FC Barcelona aims to showcase its strength and secure a spot in the next round.