Umtiti
The France international joined Barca from Olympique Lyonnais in 2016 and had three years left on his contract.
Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport reported the match was paused for several minutes while an announcement was made in the stadium calling for the chants to be stopped.
Umtiti’s return is so important for Barcelona as the Catalan enter the game with two Center Backs, Todibo and Clement Langlet.
It is expected to be a special night for Umtiti who will return to France to face his childhood club, Lyon.
Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti could resume training this month, coach Ernesto Valverde said on Saturday.
The Catalans were already short-staffed in central defence due to the prolonged absence of France international Samuel Umtiti.
The France centre back has been Messi's team mate for two years and he will cross the forward's pass when Les Bleus take on Argentina on Saturday.
Garcia became embroiled in a heated argument with the French centre back on the pitch in the 1-1 draw at the RCDE Stadium in Cornella.
Mascherano lost his starting position at Barcelona to French defender, Samuel Umtiti, who joined the club in 2016.
Barcelona announced on Saturday that their French defender, Samuel Umtiti, will be out for eight weeks.
Vermaelen is Valverde’s fourth choice for a defender after Gerard Pique, Javier Mascherano and Umtiti.
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