Barcelona Names A Squad For Their Match Against Alaves, With A Key Player Out

 

For Barcelona’s match against Alaves today, Gavi is suspended.

Young Marc Casadó has once again been called upon by Xavi to provide depth in the middle of the park.

Additionally unavailable are Frenkie de Jong (ankle) and Sergi Roberto (calf).

Goalkeepers: 1. Ter Stegen, Marc-André Iñaki Peña, 13, and Ander Astralaga, 26

Defenders: 2. Ronald Araujo, 3. Alejandro Balde, and 4. João Cancelo Iñigo Martínez, fifth Jules Kounde, 23, Andreas Christensen, 17, and Marcos Alonso

Midfielders: Marc Casadó, 30, Fermín López, 32, Ilkay Gündogan, 22, Oriol Romeu, 18. Pedri, 8.

7 Ferran Torres, 9 Robert Lewandowski, 11 Raphinha, 14 João Félix, 27 Lamine Yamal are the forwards.

Barca are currently third on the log with 27 points – two above Atletico Madrid who have played a game fewer and five adrift of Real Madrid who have played an extra match.