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Barcelona Finalise 25‑Man Champions League Squad With Two Reserve Players On A List

UEFA eligibility rules forced the club to list Hamza Abdelkarim and Jesse Bisiwu on the 25‑player List A so they can play in the group stage.

Overview

  • Barcelona have officially submitted their 25‑player Champions League List A that includes reserve‑team players Hamza Abdelkarim and Jesse Bisiwu, making them eligible for European matches.
  • Neither Abdelkarim nor Bisiwu met UEFA’s List B criteria for homegrown youth players, so the club placed them on List A while they keep their domestic shirt numbers and Atlético duties.
  • Young midfielder Brian Fariñas was named on Barcelona’s adjustable List B, which the club can update up to 24 hours before each match to add academy players.
  • Swedish forward Roony Bardghji was omitted after undergoing knee surgery and is expected to be sidelined for an extended spell, removing a forward option from the European squad.
  • The registration moves shape Barcelona’s depth for next week’s group‑stage opener against Feyenoord and show how UEFA’s List A/List B rules force clubs to balance youth development with short‑term availability.