Overview
- Barcelona said Marcus Rashford has discomfort in his left knee from a blow against Mallorca and will miss Thursday’s match as a precaution.
- Hansi Flick confirmed Raphinha will also sit out as he continues a step-by-step recovery from an adductor problem.
- Pedri, Gavi and Andreas Christensen remain unavailable, further limiting options in midfield and defense.
- With both left-sided forwards absent, Ferran Torres is expected to operate wide with Robert Lewandowski through the middle, with Dani Olmo or Fermín López considered as alternatives.
- The first leg is at the Metropolitano, with the return scheduled for March 3 at Camp Nou.