"Barcelona's activity in the January transfer window was minimal, with the club completing just one piece of business, which was the loan signing of Joao Cancelo, who arrived from Saudi Arabia. While the experienced full-back has already featured in domestic competition, his situation in Europe is very different. Despite being available for La Liga, Cancelo will not be able to play for Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League."
"Champions League rules allow clubs to register a maximum of three new players for the knockout stages. However, these registrations must be completed before midnight on February 5. That deadline comes after the conclusion of the league phase and shortly after the winter transfer window shuts on Monday, February 2. Once that window closes, clubs have a brief period to finalise their European squads."
"Barcelona are comfortably within that limit, with 21 players currently registered. As such, the long-term injury of Andreas Christensen also gives the club additional flexibility in terms of squad balance. In addition to List A, UEFA allows clubs to register up to eight players on List B. Notably, this list is generally reserved for younger players developed at the club. However, Cancelo does not qualify for List B, meaning his situation cannot be resolved through that route."
Barcelona completed one signing in the January window, bringing Joao Cancelo on loan from Saudi Arabia. Cancelo has already appeared in domestic competition and is available for La Liga selection. UEFA Champions League eligibility is governed by a registration deadline that requires clubs to register up to three new players for the knockout stages by midnight on February 5. The winter transfer window closes on February 2, leaving a short period to finalise European squads. Clubs may submit List A of up to 25 players and up to eight on List B. Cancelo does not qualify for List B, so Barcelona could not register him for the Champions League.
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