FC Barcelona squad list vs. Celta - LaLiga 2024/25

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FC Barcelona returns to action in LaLiga EA Sports 2024-25. This time, Hansi Flick's side is preparing to face Celta de Vigo on matchday 32 of the domestic competition, an opponent who managed to hold the Culés to a draw in the first round of matches.

For Barça, the 23-man squad list comes with a couple of changes compared to the previous matchday. Ahead of the clash at Montjuïc against Celta, Barça sees the return of Dani Olmo, but will be without Alejandro Balde, who joins Ter Stegen, Marc Bernal, and Marc Casadó on the injury list.

FC Barcelona Squad List vs. Celta de Vigo

1. (#02). Pau Cubarsí
2. (#04). Ronald Araujo
3. (#05). Iñigo Martínez
4. (#06). Gavi
5. (#07). Ferran Torres
6. (#08). Pedri González
7. (#09). Robert Lewandowski
8. (#10). Ansu Fati
9. (#11). Raphinha
10. (#13). Iñaki Peña
11. (#14). Pablo Torre
12. (#15). Andreas Christensen
13. (#16). Fermín López
14. (#18). Pau Víctor
15. (#19). Lamine Yamal
16. (#20). Dani Olmo 
17. (#21). Frenkie de Jong
18. (#23). Jules Koundé
19. (#24). Eric García
20. (#25). Wojciech Szczęsny
21. (#31). Diego Kochen
22. (#32). Héctor Fort
23. (#35). Gerard Martín

* Each player's jersey number is indicated in parentheses

Key Absences: Who are Barça's injured players against Celta?

Ter Stegen injured, out for FC Barcelona against Celta

The injuries to Marc-André ter Stegen, Alejandro Balde, Marc Casadó, and Marc Bernal pose a significant challenge for FC Barcelona in this decisive stretch of the season. Below, we detail the individual impact of each absence on Hansi Flick's team.

Ter Stegen (Starting Goalkeeper)

• Impact: Ter Stegen's absence is particularly significant due to his leadership, experience, and ability to save points in tight matches. His patellar tendon injury keeps him sidelined, forcing Barça to rely on Szczesny as the starter and Iñaki Peña as the backup.

• Consequences: Although Szczesny has performed reliably, the German's absence reduces defensive security and the ability to play out from the back, two aspects where Ter Stegen excels. The team loses one of the best goalkeepers in the world during the most demanding part of the season.

Alejandro Balde (Starting Left-Back)

• Impact: Balde provides depth, speed, and dribbling ability down the left flank. His absence, although important, has been partially covered by Gerard Martín, who has performed adequately in defense and attack.

• Consequences: The team loses offensive capacity and the element of surprise on that flank, although defensive solidity is maintained. According to recent analyses, Balde's absence is significant but, among the current absences, it has the least impact thanks to the performance of his replacement.

Marc Casadó (Defensive Midfielder)

• Impact: Casadó, a regular in the midfield rotation, suffered a partial ligament tear and will be out for two months, likely missing the rest of the season.

• Consequences: His absence reduces rotation options in the defensive midfield role, especially when Flick needs to rotate players or close out games. The squad has alternatives, but Casadó's absence limits depth in a key area, particularly given the accumulation of minutes and the risk of suspensions or injuries to other midfielders.

Marc Bernal (Midfielder, Central Midfielder)

• Impact: Bernal, one of the revelations from the youth academy, suffered a serious knee injury (ACL tear) and is out for the season.

• Consequences: His absence deprives the team of a physical and tactical profile that had provided balance and energy in midfield. Bernal was a valuable alternative for physically demanding matches, and his absence forces Flick to rely more on experienced players or to accelerate the development of other youngsters.

Find out FC Barcelona's possible lineup against Celta, considering these key absences!

In summary, the absences of Ter Stegen, Balde, Casadó, and Bernal force Flick to rethink his strategy for the match against Celta. Defensive solidity and midfield creativity are affected, but the team relies on its squad depth to overcome this challenge.

Barça is on a 12-match unbeaten run in LaLiga

The Blaugrana side will look to extend its good run in the league, which now stands at 12 matches unbeaten with 10 wins and 2 draws. The Culés are coming off a loss against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday (3-1), a defeat without consequence, as the team managed to qualify for the Champions League semi-finals.

Previously, the side managed by Hansi Flick secured a narrow victory against Leganés at Butarque (0-1), extending their impressive unbeaten streak to 24 matches across all competitions in 2025.

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