The 2024/25 Champions League begins on Thursday for the FC BarcelonaWith a perilous trip to Monaco, the Catalans launch their European campaign on Thursday at 9 p.m.
Leaders in La Liga, the Blaugrana want to confirm their state of grace in the Principality.
Ansu Fati, new in the group called up
Hansi Flick hopes to see his players shine like they did in the first 5 days of La Liga. To try to take the 3 points in Monaco, he will be able to count on Ansu Fatiback after his injury to the sole of his foot on July 24.
389 days later
He had then decided to undergo conservative treatment. Once this injury was forgotten, on September 19, 2024, the Blaugrana ’10’ had the opportunity to return to the field with Barça, 389 days later. Injured in the sole of the foot, the player loaned to Brighton last season, is now ready to put his boots back on.
Last season he played in Barça’s 3-4 win at Villarreal, on August 27, 2023.
Last training before the trip to the Principality
After the last training session on the pitch at the Johan Cruyff Stadium, Hansi Flick revealed its list of players called up:
Ter Stegen, Cubarsí, Balde, I. Martinez, Ferran, Pedri, Lewandowski, Ansu Fati, Raphinha, Iñaki Peña, Pablo Torre, M. Casadó, Pau Víctor, Lamine Yamal, Kounde, Eric, Astralaga, H. Fort. Gerard Martín, S. Domínguez, Cuenca, Guillermo and A. Fernández. Guillermo, who was included in the Champions League B list yesterday, is present.
Guillermo Fernández, Toni Fernández and Andrés Cuenca, from Barça Atlètic, trained with the first team on Wednesday.