"The most significant addition to the A-list is Portuguese defender Joao Cancelo. Having officially joined the club on January 13, Cancelo was ineligible for the final two matches of the league phase against Slavia Prague and FC Copenhagen. Despite having only played 133 minutes across three domestic games so far, he is now fully registered and available to bolster Flick's defensive options starting from the first leg of the Round of 16."
"On the outgoing side, Marc-Andre ter Stegen has been officially removed from the Champions League A-list. The German goalkeeper, currently on loan at Girona, underwent surgery this Friday for a hamstring injury. While rumours suggested a potential early return to Barcelona due to his physical setback, it is now confirmed that he will remain at Montilivi until the end of the season."
With the league phase concluded, Barcelona will focus on the Champions League knockout rounds. By finishing fifth in the standings, Barcelona avoided the February knockout playoffs. UEFA allowed clubs up to three UCL squad changes, and Barcelona made adjustments to Hansi Flick's roster. Joao Cancelo, who joined on January 13 and missed the final two league-phase matches, is now fully registered after 133 minutes across three domestic games and is available for the Round of 16. Marc-Andre ter Stegen was removed from the A-list after undergoing hamstring surgery while on loan at Girona. UEFA's list still includes Dro on Barcelona's B-list, apparently a clerical error following his registration by PSG.
Read at Barca Universal
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