FC Barcelona vs Newcastle Squad List - Champions League 25/26

FC Barcelona has announced the list of 22 players called up for this Thursday's match against Newcastle. The 'Azulgrana' team debuts as a visitor this season in the league phase of the Champions League 25/26. The match marks the return of Hansi Flick's Barça to the top continental competition after months of waiting, in a match that is expected to be highly demanding at St. James' Park.

The 'Culé' team will face their debut in the Champions League with a significant absence: Lamine Yamal. The forward will not travel to England due to the discomfort he has been carrying since his last call-up with the Spanish National Team. In contrast, Frenkie de Jong returns after being medically cleared and will be available for the match. Below, we review Hansi Flick's squad list for this match:

FC Barcelona Squad List vs. Newcastle (Champions League Matchday 1)

🧤 GOALKEEPERS:

1. (#13). Joan García
2. (#25). Wojciech Szczęsny
3. (#31). Diego Kochen

🛡️ DEFENDERS:

4. (#4). Ronald Araujo
5. (#5). Pau Cubarsí
6. (#15). Andreas Christensen
7. (#18). Gerard Martín
8. (#23). Jules Koundé
9. (#24). Eric García
10. (#26). Jofre Torrents

🧠 MIDFIELDERS:

11. (#8). Pedri González
12. (#16). Fermín López
13. (#17). Marc Casadó
14. (#20). Dani Olmo
15. (#21). Frenkie de Jong
16. (#22). Marc Bernal

🚀 FORWARDS:

17. (#7). Ferran Torres
18. (#9). Robert Lewandowski
19. (#11). Raphinha
20. (#14). Marcus Rashford
21. (#28) Roony Bardghji
22. (#29). Toni Fernández

Significant Absences for Barça: Lamine, Balde, Gavi, and Ter Stegen, 'KO'

FC Barcelona squad list against Newcastle - Champions League 25:26

In that sense, Hansi Flick will have to face new injury absences. In total, four players will miss the match due to muscular problems, with Lamine Yamal being the latest to join the 'Azulgrana' infirmary.

The list provided by the German coach includes several important absences: in addition to Lamine Yamal, Marc-André ter Stegen, Alejandro Balde, and Gavi will also be out, all injured.

🩹 INJURED:

1. (#1). Marc André ter Stegen
2. (#3). Alejandro Balde
3. (#6). Gavi
4. (#10). Lamine Yamal

Lamine Yamal Misses the Champions League Debut

Lamine Yamal would not travel with Barça to Newcastle

As expected, Lamine Yamal has not been included in the squad list. The forward from Rocafonda continues to have discomfort in his pubis, which has prevented him from training with the group since his return from the Spanish National Team.

Therefore, he will stay in Barcelona following a specific recovery plan. The absence of Lamine is a setback for Flick, who loses one of his most unbalancing players in attack. Lamine is the offensive leader of Barça, with 2 goals and 2 assists in his first three matches in LaLiga EA Sports 25/26.

Frenkie de Jong Receives Medical Clearance and Returns to the Squad

The good news for Barça is the reappearance of Frenkie de Jong. The Dutch midfielder, who arrived injured from his national team's call-up and was not available against Valencia in LaLiga.

De Jong has received medical clearance and has trained normally during the last few days. His return reinforces the midfield in a highly demanding scenario like the one in Newcastle.

Newcastle-Barcelona: A High-Stakes European Debut

The 'Azulgrana' team travels to England this Wednesday to fulfill the previous official events: the press conference of Flick and a training session on the pitch of St. James' Park.

The match against Newcastle United will be played this Thursday, September 18 at 9:00 PM (Spanish peninsular time), marking the beginning of a new continental challenge for Barça.

With significant absences but also with the return of De Jong, the Catalan club will try to start the league phase on the right foot against a Newcastle that has reinforced its squad and faces the competition with great enthusiasm.

Calendar 2025/26: Upcoming Matches of FC Barcelona

The Barcelona calendar in the Champions League 25/26 is just beginning. After the visit to England, the 'Azulgranas' must face other major European rivals in search of improving what was achieved in the last edition, when they reached the semifinals.

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