12.10.2026 11:50
Barcelona, who will be away to Galatasaray in the 2nd week of the UEFA Champions League, announced the players it will bring to Istanbul. Raphinha, Roony Bardghji, Andreas Christensen, and Frenkie de Jong are not in the squad in the Catalan team.
Barcelona, who will face Galatasaray in the second week of the UEFA Champions League, announced its match squad before the clash to be played in Istanbul on Tuesday. The absence of some star players on the list announced by the Catalan team drew attention.
RAPHINHA NOT IN THE SQUAD
Barcelona's injured Brazilian star Raphinha was not included in the squad for the Galatasaray match. In addition to Raphinha, Swedish Roony Bardghji and Danish defender Andreas Christensen were not among the players to be brought to Istanbul due to their injuries.
FRENKIE DE JONG IS NOT COMING TO ISTANBUL EITHER
Frenkie de Jong, one of Barcelona's important midfield names, is also not in the squad for the Galatasaray match. The Dutch footballer, who has been unable to play due to injury since the start of the season, was not included in the Istanbul squad even though he recently started training with the team.
LAMINE YAMAL IN THE SQUAD
The list announced by Barcelona included names such as Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Gavi, Joao Cancelo and Gabriel Jesus. Despite its important absences, the Catalan team is preparing to take the field against Galatasaray with a large group of players.
BARCELONA'S SQUAD FOR THE GALATASARAY MATCH
Goalkeepers: Joan Garcia, Szczesny, Livakovic.
Defenders: Joao Cancelo, Balde, Cubarsi, Xavi Espart, Gerard Martin, Kounde, Eric.
Midfielders: Brian Farinas, Gavi, Fermin, Pedri, Rodrigo, Olmo, Bernal.
Forwards: Gabriel Jesus, Lamine Yamal, Adeyemi, Gordon, Hamza Abdelkarim.