Barcelona’s squad for the Champions League clash against Napoli sees the return of João Félix and Sergi Roberto from injuries. Coach Xavi Hernández confirmed their inclusion ahead of the first-leg match in Italy. Félix recovered from a right ankle injury, while Roberto returns after being sidelined for over 20 days with a foot problem. However, the squad is still without Alejandro Balde, Marcos Alonso, Ferran Torres, and Gavi due to injuries.
The return fixture is scheduled for March 12 in Barcelona. Barcelona, under Xavi’s leadership, aims to make a mark in the knockout stage after facing consecutive group-stage eliminations. Notably, the last time Barcelona reached the round of 16, Lionel Messi was part of the squad.
Despite their Champions League aspirations, Barcelona has faced setbacks, having been eliminated from the Copa del Rey and trailing eight points behind Real Madrid in La Liga. Xavi’s announcement of his departure at the end of the season adds an element of transition to Barcelona’s campaign.
