The Spanish coach, Xavi Hernandez, the coach of the first football team at FC Barcelona, announced the Blaugrana list that is preparing to face Porto of Portugal for the matches of the fifth round of the group stage of the Champions League for the new football season 2023-2024.
The match is crucial for coach Xavi. A mistake in it means that he is officially close to leaving as coach of the Barcelona team.
If Porto is able to win, it will top the group and make Barca face an unknown fate, which is certainly what Xavi does not want tonight.
The Blaugrana roster witnessed the exit of German goalkeeper Marc-Andre Terstegen due to the back injury he suffers from, which means relying on substitute Aniaki Pena as a starter during today’s confrontation.
Barcelona’s complete list is as follows:
Goalkeepers: Iñaki Pena – Ander Astralaga – Diego Cochin.
Defensive line: Alex Balde – Ronald Araujo – Ingo Martinez – Christensen – Marcos Alonso – Joel Kounde – Joao Cancelo.
Midfield: Uriel Romeu – Fermin Lopez – Alkay Gundogan – Pedri – Frenkie de Jong – Casado – Sergi Roberto.
Offensive line: Ferran Torres – Joao Felix – Lamine Yamal – Lewandowski – Rafinha.