Valverde faces Celta with his full squad

CAIRO – 11 January 2018: Barcelona's manager, Ernesto Valverde, announced the team squad that will face Celta Vigo at the Spanish Cup’s round 16 second leg on Thursday.

Valverde played the first game without Barcelona's big names; Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Andres Iniesta, but he called the three players for Thursday’s game.

The first game in Vigo ended with a 1-1 draw. Barcelona opened the score by Arnaiz while the equalizer came from Pione Sisto.

Speaking about the game, Valverde said, “The tie is slightly in our favour because of the away goal, but only slightly because Celta always score away from home. Our intention is to try to dominate the match.”

Celta Vigo faced Barcelona at Nou Camp at the Spanish League and they managed to end the game with a 2-2 draw.

Valverde’s chosen squad for the game includes Jasper Cillessen, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Nelson Semedo, Gerard Pique, Javier Mascherano, Thomas Vermaelen, Jordi Alba, Lucas Digne, Sergi Roberto, Sergio Busquets, Ivan Rakitic, Iniesta, Paulinho, Andre Gomes, Carles Alena, Messi, Suarez, Ousmane Dembele and Jose Arnaiz.