FC Barcelona announce squad for Spanish Super Cup Final against Real Madrid

Barcelona announced their squad  for the big Spanish Super Cup Final against Real Madrid in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Xavi Hernández picked 23 players for El Clásico, but there’s a hitch with Raphinha out due to a hamstring injury, joining other absentees like Iñigo Martínez, Marc-André ter Stegen, Marcos Alonso, and Gavi.

However, João Cancelo’s fitness is up in the air, but it seems he won’t make it in time. The final squad of 22 players, minus Cancelo, is all set to give it their best shot in the crucial match.

Xavi’s best guess at the starting lineup is a 4-4-2 formation. Peña in goal, Kounde, Araujo, Christensen, and Balde in defense, and a midfield with Roberto, Gündogan, De Jong, and Pedri. Up top, it’s Ferran and Lewandowski leading the charge.

The 22 man Squad:

Goalkeepers: 13. Iñaki Peña, 26. Ander Astralaga, 31. Diego Kochen

Defenders: 2. João Cancelo*, 3. Alejandro Balde, 4. Ronald Araujo, 15. Andreas Christensen, 23. Jules Kounde, 33. Pau Cubarsí, 39. Héctor Fort

Midfielders: 8. Pedri, 18. Oriol Romeu, 20. Sergi Roberto, 21. Frenkie de Jong, 22. İlkay Gündoğan, 30. Marc Casadó, 32. Fermín López

Forwards: 7. Ferran Torres, 9. Robert Lewandowski, 14. João Félix, 19. Vitor Roque, 27. Lamine Yamal, 38. Marc Guiu

Get ready for an exciting clash in the Spanish Super Cup Final between Barcelona and Real Madrid. Xavi’s chosen squad and strategic lineup promise an intense match in Riyadh. Stay tuned and let’s cheer on Barcelona in El Clásico! 

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