Barcelona and Granada will face each other in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday in their efforts to clinch a spot for the tournament’s semi-finals.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen snatches the goalkeeping spot from Neto. Ansu Fati, Gerard Pique and Philippe Coutinho are still sidelined through injuries but Sergi Roberto has fully recovered and Ronald Koeman gives him his first start after returning to action.
After his solid display against Athletic Club last Sunday, Samuel umtiti will feature alongside Ronald araujo in defence with Jordi Alba at left-back.
Frenkie de Jong, Sergio Busquets, Pedri will form Barcelona’s midfield behind forwards Trincao, Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann.
Meanwhile, Luis Milla and Maxime Gonalons will not be at Diego Martinez’s disposal, as well as Yangel Herrera, who tested positive for COVID-19 and Ramon Azeez, who is set to depart Granada.
Granada XI: Aaron, Victor Diaz, Domingos Duarte, German, Carlos Neva, Soro, Eteki, Montoro, Puertas, Kenedy, Soldado.
Barcelona XI: Ter Stegen; Sergio Roberto, Araujo, Umtiti, Alba; Busquets, De Jong, Pedri; Trincao, Griezmann; Messi
