Overview
- Barcelona advanced after a 7–2 win over Newcastle at Camp Nou on Wednesday, confirming their place in the last eight.
- Goalkeeper Joan Garcia left late with a calf injury, and Diario AS reported he could miss approximately two to three weeks.
- Defender Eric Garcia was substituted with a hamstring issue that Football Espana indicated does not appear severe.
- Football Espana reported Wojciech Szczesny will start in goal against Rayo Vallecano this weekend.
- The outlet added that the upcoming international break may aid returns for Alejandro Balde, Jules Kounde and Frenkie de Jong in the next couple of weeks.