Ansu Fati Named in Barcelona's UCL Squad
Barcelona announces their UEFA Champions League squad against Benfica, featuring the return of Ansu Fati, who replaces the injured Dani Olmo.
Barcelona has unveiled their squad for the crucial UEFA Champions League group-stage clash against Benfica, and it includes a notable surprise. The highly anticipated match is set to determine Barcelona's chances of advancing directly to the Round of 16.
The standout inclusion is the return of young forward Ansu Fati, who has recovered after missing the last four games due to fitness issues. Fati’s re-entry comes as a direct replacement for Dani Olmo, who suffered a calf injury during Barcelona's recent victory over Getafe. Olmo is expected to be sidelined for several weeks, leaving a gap in the team’s attacking options.
Other key players, including defenders Iñigo Martínez and goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen, remain unavailable due to ongoing injuries. Additionally, youth talent Marc Bernal is out, further limiting Barcelona's depth for this pivotal encounter.
The team, led by head coach Hansi Flick, will travel to Lisbon on Monday morning via a private charter. The squad will stay at the luxurious Epic Sana Marques Hotel to prepare for the high-stakes match. Flick, accompanied by forward Ferran Torres, is scheduled to address the media in a press conference at 6:15 PM local time (8:45 PM Tehran time), followed by a final training session at the Estádio da Luz, the match venue.
This match is seen as a turning point in Barcelona’s campaign, with Benfica also vying for qualification in the highly competitive group. Fans are hopeful that the inclusion of Ansu Fati will provide a much-needed boost to the team’s attacking prowess and secure a favorable result.
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