FC Barcelona call-up list against Benfica - Champions League 2024/25

The FC Barcelona faces a tough challenge at the beginning of the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25. Under Hansi Flick's leadership, they will have to travel to the Estádio da Luz to face SL Benfica, a team they already encountered this season and proved to be a solid opponent, capable of exposing the weaknesses of the Barcelona team.

It's worth noting that if it weren't for a spectacular comeback by the Barcelona side, the 'Eagles' could have secured a positive result in Portugal, in what was an exciting match that ended 4-5, being a real goal fest. A goal-fest where Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha from FC Barcelona shined with a brace each, and Vangelis Pavlidis on Benfica's side, who completed a hat-trick.

Fortunately, the German coach will be able to count on almost all his players for the clash against the Portuguese team. However, it's important to mention that a list of 24 players has been announced, forcing FC Barcelona to exclude one of them before the start of the match, as per regulations, only 23 players can be available. It remains to be seen who Hansi Flick decides to leave out.

FC Barcelona squad list vs SL Benfica

• (#13). Iñaki Peña
• (#2). Pau Cubarsí
• (#3). Alejandro Balde
• (#4). Ronald Araujo
• (#5). Iñigo Martínez
• (#6). Gavi
• (#7). Ferran Torres
• (#8). Pedri González
• (#9). Robert Lewandowski
• (#10). Ansu Fati
• (#11). Raphinha
• (#14). Pablo Torre
• (#16). Fermín López
• (#17). Marc Casadó
• (#18). Pau Víctor
• (#19). Lamine Yamal
• (#20). Dani Olmo
• (#21). Frenkie de Jong
• (#23). Jules Koundé
• (#24). Eric García
• (#25). Wojciech Szczęsny
• (#31). Diego Kochen
• (#32). Héctor Fort
• (#35). Gerard Martín

In this list, there are not many surprises. Fortunately, Gavi, who was rumored to be absent in this match due to certain issues caused by a fever that prevented him from participating last Sunday in the match against Real Sociedad (4-0), will be available. On the other hand, the return of Ansu Fati is noteworthy, after being absent from the squad selections under the German coach since February 17 in the clash against Rayo Vallecano (1-0).

* The player's jersey number is indicated in parentheses

FC Barcelona heads into the match against SL Benfica with three players sidelined due to injury.

• Injured: (#1). Marc-André ter Stegen; (#15). Andreas Christensen; (#28). Marc Bernal