OFFICIAL squad list for the Catalan derby: FC Barcelona vs RCD Espanyol - LaLiga 24/25

Published:15/05/2025 - 13:09h

Updated:15/05/2025 - 21:11h

FC Barcelona reveals its squad list for the derby: Ferran Torres out due to appendicitis and Pablo Torre returns to the scene

FC Barcelona has announced the list of 23 players called up for the match against RCD Espanyol, corresponding to matchday 36 of LaLiga EA Sports 2024/25. This is a key match, as the Azulgrana team can mathematically seal their twenty-eighth La Liga title if they achieve a victory in the Catalan derby.

For this match, Hansi Flick will have most of the first team players available. The main negative news is the absence of Ferran Torres, who underwent surgery for a case of appendicitis. It seems that the Valencian attacker will miss the rest of the season.

Squad list for Espanyol vs. Barcelona (matchday 36 LaLiga EA Sports 2024/25)

GOALKEEPERS

(#1) Marc-André ter Stegen
(#13) Iñaki Peña
(#25) Wojciech Szczęsny

DEFENDERS

(#02) Pau Cubarsí
(#03) Alejandro Balde
(#04) Ronald Araujo
(#15) Andreas Christensen
(#24) Eric García
(#32) Héctor Fort
(#35) Gerard Martín

MIDFIELDERS

(#06) Gavi
(#08) Pedri González
(#14) Pablo Torre
(#16) Fermín López
(#17) Marc Casadó
(#20) Dani Olmo
(#21) Frenkie de Jong

FORWARDS

(#09) Robert Lewandowski
(#10) Ansu Fati
(#11) Raphinha
(#18) Pau Víctor
(#19) Lamine Yamal

* The squad number of each player is indicated in parentheses

Jules Koundé and Marc Bernal: the other medical absentees for FC Barcelona

In addition to Ferran Torres, the Barcelona team will also be without Jules Koundé, who is still recovering from an injury to the biceps femoris muscle in his left thigh. Marc Bernal will also be unavailable, as he suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament and a meniscal injury. The young midfielder will not compete again until the 2025/26 season.

Jules Koundé will not be able to be part of the squad against RCD Espanyol due to an injury

Another notable absence will be that of Iñigo Martínez, but due to suspension. The Basque defender received his fifth yellow card in the Clásico against Real Madrid (4-3) and will have to serve a one-match suspension.

Iñigo Martínez during the Clásico against Real Madrid (4-3)

Pablo Torre: 'signing' for Hansi Flick against Espanyol

The positive note in the squad list is the return of Pablo Torre, who has overcome some discomfort in his left knee suffered before the match against Real Valladolid (1-2). The attacking midfielder has already rejoined training and will be available for Hansi Flick if he decides to include him in the starting eleven or give him minutes against Espanyol.

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