Xavi announces Barcelona line up against Viktoria Plzen in the Champions League
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez revealed his squad that will play against guest against Czech side Viktoria Plzen at Camp Nou, scheduled for Wednesday in the first round of the Champions League group stage. Barca's line-up included the presence of all the team's stars led by the Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, while the new duo Marcos Alonso and Hector Bellerin were absent due to lack of physical readiness, in addition to the absence of the Bosnian Miralem Pjanic, who was close to moving to the ranks of Sharjah SC in UAE.
Barcelona is in the group of death in the Champions League, along with Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, and Viktoria Plzen, the Czech Republic. Barcelona is in the Champions League group of death. Barcelona, Bayern, Inter Milan, Viktoria Plzen slotted into an intriguing Group C.
Barcelona's line-up is as follows:
Goalkeepers: Ter Stegen, Inaki Peña, Arnau Tenas.
Defenders: Pique, Araujo, Christensen, Alba, Conde, Eric Garcia and Balde.
Midfielders: Sergio Busquets, Pedri, Casey, Sergi Roberto, Frenkie de Jong, Jaffe, and Pablo Toure.
Forwards: Dembele, Lewandowski, Fati, Ferran Torres, Aubameyang, Memphis Depay, Rafinha.