Barcelona will face a serious test in the quarter-final against Newcastle
FC Barcelona will play an away match against England's Newcastle United in the sixth round of the quarterfinal stage of the UEFA Champions League tournament. Zamin.uz reported this.
For the Catalan team, this match is not just an ordinary tournament game but a serious test. Matches held in England are always characterized by a high tempo, intense physical struggle, and strong pressure on the field.
Therefore, the coaching staff and players are utilizing all available means to adapt precisely to such conditions. Ahead of the match, Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick officially announced the list of players traveling for the trip.
The squad includes several key players crucial to the team. In particular, the attacking line is filled with strong footballers, demonstrating the team's ambition to achieve success.
The list includes goalkeepers Joan Garcia, Szesni, and Kochen; defenders Cancelo, Araujo, Cubarsi, Gerard Martin, Eric Garcia, Cortes, and Espart; midfielders Gavi, Pedri, Fermín López, Bernal, Casado, Olmo, and Marques.
In the attacking line, Ferran Torres, Lewandowski, Yamal, Raphinha, Rashford, and Bardakchi are expected to play. Notably, young talent Gavi will not take the field in this match, even though he has traveled to England with the team.
Through this, the coach aims to maintain the psychological atmosphere within the team and strengthen unity. Additionally, Gavi may continue his preparation ahead of future matches.
In conclusion, Barcelona is fully prepared for the away trip, and the coach has clearly defined the squad. Now all attention is focused on the field; whichever team manages the strong pressure in Newcastle correctly will advance to the next stage of the tournament.
Information taken from One.uz website.
