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Official: Barcelona squad list to face Manchester United

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4 years ago

22/02/2023

Michel Durant

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Barcelona will be aiming to book a place in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Europa League, when they face Manchester United in the second leg of their knockout playoffs tomorrow.

The first leg, played at Camp Nou last week, ended in an entertaining 2-2 draw, leaving all to play for in the reverse fixture at Old Trafford.

Ahead of the trip to Manchester, Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has released the squad list that will be on the flight.

The head coach has called up 20 players for the game, with the list not featuring three important players namely Pedri, Ousmane Dembele and Gavi. The former two are out with injuries, while the latter misses out due to suspension.

Meanwhile, captain Sergio Busquets is back in the reckoning after missing the first leg at Camp Nou due to an ankle injury. The veteran midfielder is in line to start the match against Manchester United.

Ronald Araujo also returns to the roster after missing the weekend La Liga clash against Cadiz due to suspension.

Xavi has also called up youngster Marc Casado for the tie at Old Trafford. Angel Alarcon is absent from the list as he is away on international duty with the Spanish U-19 national team squad.