Barcelona Femeni play again tomorrow in the UEFA Women’s Champions League when they face Benfica in the last game of the group stage. With both teams having already secured qualification and Barcelona cementing their top spot in the group, both teams have nothing but pride to play for.
The defending champions won the first leg of the fixture 5-0 at home in the opening game of the season. Now they travel away from home to face the Portuguese side, who has a huge task of ending Barcelona’s unbeaten run at hand.
Matchday Squad
Barca Femeni has released a 20-man squad list for the Champions League group stage game against Benfica, and the list can be found on the club’s official X account and other official social media pages.
𝗦 𝗤 𝗨 𝗔 𝗗 ❤️🔥 #BenficaBarça pic.twitter.com/wpVyngsOkD
— FC Barcelona Femení (@FCBfemeni) January 30, 2024
Injuries
Barcelona is still without the services of Fridolina Rolfo (knee) and Mapi Leon (knee) due to long-term injuries. Sandra Panos, Jana Fernandez, Irene Paredes, and Alexia Putellas are also unavailable for selection due to injury.
Possible Lineup
Barca would strive to continue their winning streak and maintain their invincicble status this season. Hence, despite already securing qualification to the knockout stages, the Catalan side will field a fairly strong starting eleven.
Starting Lineup
Cata, Martina, Engen, Batlle, Bronze, Patri, Walsh, Aitana, Mariona, Graham, Paralluelo
Substitutes
Gemma, Pina, Marta, Brugts, Bruna, Dragoni, Vicky, Corrales, and Ari Arias
Kick-off
Time: 20:00 UTC, 21:00 WAT, 16:00 EST
Date: January 31, 2024
Venue: Estádio Municipal José Martins Vieira
Where to watch
You can watch the Champions League game between Benfica and Barcelona Femeni live on DAZN Women’s Football.
https://www.dazn.com/en-NG/fixture/ContentId:e9qjuhbucm5xdt1s9v4jzx4wk/e9qjuhbucm5xdt1s9v4jzx4wk
