Barça: Hansi Flick’s squad to face Racing Santander

FC Barcelona returns to La Liga with a clear objective: to widen the gap at the top of the standings once again. After a perfectly managed start to the season, the Blaugrana have 15 points from five matches, but now see Real Madrid catching up to them, with the same total and one additional match played. The home match against Racing Santander this Wednesday evening therefore offers the Catalans the opportunity to regain a three-point lead over their great rival. For this match, Hansi Flick has selected a squad of 23 players and aims to maintain the positive momentum of his team.

The German technician will notably be able to rely on Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Pedri, and Gavi. The Frenchman Jules Koundé is also on the list and should be available for this new league match. However, several absences should be noted. Brian Fariñas, who was called up for the trip to Levante, has not been selected this time. Still in the infirmary, Frenkie de Jong and Roony Bardghji will also be missing.

The Barça group:

Joan Garcia, Cancelo, Balde, Cubarsi, Gavi, Fermín, Pedri, G. Jesus, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Xavi Espart, Szczesny, Adeyemi, Christensen, Rodrigo, Gordon, Gerard Martin, Olmo, Bernal, Kounde, Eric, Livakovic, and Abdelkarim.