Barça: the group summoned by Xavi for the reception of Villarreal

Published: January 27, 2024

By: Manu Tournoux

After successive disappointments in the Spanish Super Cup (4-1 defeat in the final against Real Madrid) and against Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey (3-2 defeat in the quarter-final), Barça must raise its head, this Saturday, against Villarreal. For this already decisive match in the title race, the club has just communicated the group called by Xavi for this poster for the 21st day of La Liga.

Deprived of Alejandro Baldé and Sergi Roberto for several weeks, the former La Roja midfielder will still be able to rely on Vitor Roque, Robert Lewandowski and João Félix. Announced at the start, Jules Koundé is also present, as are the young Catalan nuggets (Guiu, Cubarsi, Fort).

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.