Barcelona release squad list, 3 major absences confirmed for Man United clash

Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernández has called up 20 players for FC Barcelona’s upcoming UEFA Europa League match against Manchester United. The Catalan club will miss the services of their young and promising duo of Pedri and Gavi, and inform winger Ousmane Dembélé against the resurgent Manchester United side. European football is back as the knockout stages have kicked off for UEFA Champions League and Europa League. FC Barcelona faced Manchester United in the first leg of the pay-offs in the Europa League, which ended in a draw with a 2-2 score line.

The Barcelona lineup came as follows:
Goalkeepers: Marc-Andre ter Stegen - Iñaki Peña - Arnaud Tenas.
Defenders: Andreas Christensen - Marco Alonso - Jordi Alba - Jules Conde - Ronald Araujo - Eric Garcia - Alejandro Balde.
Midfielders: Sergio Busquets - Frank Casey - Sergi Roberto - Frenkie de Jong - Mark Casado - Pablo Toure.
Forwards: Ansu Fati - Ferran Torres - Rafinha - Robert Lewandowski.