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Barcelona will tackle SL Benfica for the second time on this season’s UEFA Champions League, this time within the Spherical of 16, with the primary leg set to kick off tonight at Estadio da Luz in an hour.
Forward of the sport, Barça boss Hansi Flick has introduced the beginning lineup, making some modifications to the group that took the sector in opposition to Actual Sociedad on the weekend.
Two of the alterations come within the line of defense the place Inigo Martinez and Alejandro Balde are again within the facet, changing Ronald Araujo and Gerard Martin, respectively. Jules Kounde and Pau Cubarsi full the backline that can defend Wojciech Szczesny.
Shifting into the midfield division, Flick has opted to reinstate Frenkie de Jong within the beginning XI, which comes on the expense of Marc Casado dropping to the bench.
Pedri and Dani Olmo each retain their locations as anticipated.
There aren’t any modifications within the attacking unit both with Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, and Raphinha all beginning.
Gavi has not been included within the matchday squad after he didn’t prepare on Tuesday as a result of a fever. Ansu Fati, because of this, will get named and is among the many substitutes.
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— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) March 5, 2025
