FC Barcelona are set to play their last game of the 2024-25 season, as they face Athletic Club at San Mames tonight. After losing their game against Villarreal, the Blaugranes will be looking to win this upcoming match to end their memorable season on a strong note.
Although there is not much at stake in this game, some Barcelona players will still be looking to reach some personal goals. The Pichichi award seems to be out of Robert Lewandowski’s reach after Kylian Mbappe’s brace last night, but Lamine Yamal can beat one of his idol Neymar’s dribbling records in this match.
Furthermore, this can also be the last game in a Blaugrana shirt for some players who are quite likely to leave the club this summer. These players include Wojciech Szczesny, Inaki Pena, Ansu Fati, Pablo Torre, and Pau Victor.
Despite the low stakes involved in this game, Hansi Flick has announced quite a strong squad for this game. Players like Jules Kounde, Marc Bernal, and Ferran Torres remain unavailable to physical problems.
However, Ronald Araujo has returned to the list after having missed the last game with a knee problem. Inigo Martinez also returns to the team after having missed the last game due to suspension.
The full squad announced by Barcelona for this game is as follows:
Goalkeepers:
1: Marc-André ter Stegen
2: Iñaki Peña Sotorres
3: Wojciech Szczesny
Defenders:
1: Ronald Araújo
2: Pau Cubarsí
3: Inigo Martinez
4: Eric Garcia
5: Andreas Christensen
6: Alejandro Balde
7: Hector Fort
8: Gerard Martín
Midfielders:
1: Pedri
2: Frenkie de Jong
3: Gavi
4: Dani Olmo
5: Fermin Lopez
6: Pablo Torre
7: Marc Casado
BARBASTRO, SPAIN - JANUARY 04: Pablo Torre of FC Barcelona in action during the Copa del Rey Round of 32 match between FC Barcelona and UD Barbastro at Campo Municipal de Deportes on January 04, 2025 in Barbastro, Spain.
Barcelona midfielder Pablo Torre. [Photo Courtesy: The Official website of FC Barcelona]
Forwards:
1: Robert Lewandowski
2: Raphinha
3: Lamine Yamal
4: Ansu Fati
5: Pau Victor
Injured:
1: Jules Koundé
2: Marc Bernal
3: Ferran Torres