The decisive moments of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final stage are approaching. Barcelona of Catalonia will face Atletico Madrid away in a crucial match, and ahead of this important clash, Hansi Flick has announced the expanded squad list. Zamin.uz presents the details of this thrilling encounter.
The decisive battle time
This intense match, hosted at the “Metropolitano” stadium in Madrid, will kick off on the night of April 14 to April 15, at 00:00 Tashkent time. The second leg between these two giants will determine who secures a place in the semi-finals.
Barcelona squad for the Madrid trip
Hansi Flick has included almost all key players for this important game:
- Goalkeepers: Joan Garcia, Szczesny, Kochen.
- Defenders: Cancelo, Balde, R. Araujo, Gerard Martin, Kounde, Eric, Cortes, Xavi Espart.
- Midfielders: Gavi, Pedri, Fermin, M. Casado, Olmo, F. de Jong, Bernal (medical clearance pending), Tommy.
- Forwards: Ferran, Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, Rashford, Rooney.
Interesting points in the squad
The attacking line draws special attention due to its strength. The presence of Robert Lewandowski, young star Lamine Yamal, and Marcus Rashford clearly shows the attacking potential of the “blaugrana” side. In midfield, creative players like Gavi and Pedri could play a decisive role in the outcome of the match. It is also noted that Marc Bernal is included in the squad, but his participation still depends on medical clearance.
Dear fans, do you think Barcelona can return from Madrid’s “hell” with a ticket to the semi-finals? Are you expecting a goal from Lamine Yamal or Rashford?
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