Although they were eliminated at the semi-final stage by Inter Milan, FC Barcelona were very near to reaching the UEFA Champions League final last season. If that had been the case, the Blaugranes would have faced the French powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain in a blockbuster final.
This scenario did not materialize last season, but these two teams are going to face one another in the UCL tonight. However, they will do so in the League Phase, with the stakes significantly lower.
Still, both teams will be gunning for a win tonight, as they are two of the most in-form sides in Europe, and have also enjoyed quite a hearty rivalry in recent years.
Everything is set for the game, and Barcelona have also announced their squad. Raphinha, Joan Garcia, Gavi, and Fermin Lopez will miss out as they continue their recovery from injuries. However, Hansi Flick’s side has been handed a major boost with Alejandro Balde receiving medical clearance and being included in the squad for tonight’s fixture.
FC Barcelona Squad List for the game against PSG
Goalkeepers
- Wojciech Szczesny
- Diego Kochen
- Eder Aller
Defenders
- Pau Cubarsi
- Ronald Araujo
- Jules Kounde
- Alejandro Balde
- Andreas Christensen
- Eric Garcia
- Gerard Martin
- Jofre Torrents
Midfielders
- Pedri
- Frenkie de Jong
- Dani Olmo
- Marc Casado
- Marc Bernal
- Dro
Forwards
- Robert Lewandowski
- Lamine Yamal
- Ferran Torres
- Marcus Rashford
- Toni Fernandez
- Roony Bardghji
Injured
- Raphinha
- Gavi
- Fermin Lopez
- Joan Garcia
- Marc-Andre ter Stegen
