The UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage continues tomorrow with the fifth round of group stage games featuring Barcelona Femeni playing at home against Eintracht Frankfurt. The fixture is the return leg of their Matchday 2 clash in Frankfurt, where the Blaugrana pulled a 3-1 comeback win away from home after trailing at halftime.
The Blaugrana have secured qualification for the knockout stages after winning their last four games, with the 7-0 win at home against Rosengard being the icing on the cake. Barca currently sits at the top of the group with 12 points after winning their last four games against Benfica (5-0), Eintracht Frankfurt (3-1), and Rosengard (6-0, 7-0).
Matchday Squad
The club has released a 21-man squad list for the European clash against Rosengard, and the list can be found on the club’s official X account and other official social media pages.
The squad for #BarçaFrankfurt 🔥 pic.twitter.com/0He8a8WM54
— FC Barcelona Femení (@FCBfemeni) January 25, 2024
Injuries
Barcelona are still without the services of Fridolina Rolfo (knee) and Mapi Leon (knee) due to long-term injuries. Jana Fernandez and Alexia Putellas are also unavailable for selection due to injury.
Possible Lineup
A win for Barcelona will secure their place in the next round of the UWCL and thus, the defending champions will most likely list a strong starting lineup.
Starting Lineup
Coll, Martina, Engen, Batlle, Bronze, Patri, Walsh, Aitana, Oshoala, Graham, and Paralluelo
Substitutes
Gemma, Paredes, Bruna, Pina, Marta, Brugts, Mariona, Dragoni, Vicky, and Corrales
Kick-off
Time: 20:00 UTC, 21:00 WAT, 16:00 EST
Date: January 25, 2024
Venue: Estadi Johan Cryuff
Where to watch
You can watch the Champions League game between Barcelona Femeni and Eintracht Frankfurt live on YouTube at DAZN Women’s Football.
