FC Barcelona vs. Napoli: Probable Lineups for the Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg
The second leg of the Champions League Round of 16 between Barcelona and Napoli will take place this Tuesday, March 12, at 21:00 at the Montjuïc Stadium. The Azulgranas drew 1-1 at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in the first leg and will need to win (in regular time, extra time, or penalties) to advance to the quarterfinals.
Xavi Hernández will have Ronald Araújo back for the Champions League clash after the defender missed the match against Mallorca due to suspension. Marcos Alonso has been training with the group for several days and could return to the squad after recovering from discomfort, while Ferran Torres will be a last-minute doubt. The Barça coach will definitely be without Balde, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, and Pedri due to injuries.
Additionally, Barcelona must be vigilant as they have up to five players at risk of suspension, and if they receive a yellow card, they could miss the quarterfinals.
On the Italian side, Francesco Calzona will face three midfield absences. Jens Cajuste and Cyril Ngonge are injured, while Piotr Zielinski was not registered for the Champions League due to his likely departure at the end of the season.
Probable Lineups for FC Barcelona vs. Napoli FC Barcelona: Ter Stegen; Cancelo, Araújo, Cubarsí, Koundé; Gündogan, Christensen, Fermín; Joao Félix, Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal.
Napoli: Meret; Olivera, Juan Jesus, Rrahmani, Di Lorenzo; Treore, Lobotka, Anguissa; Kvaratskhelia, Oshimen, Politano.
