Just when Los Blaugranas needed their best players available to try one more comeback win, one of their most historic players won't be around.
The club revealed the 19-man squad that will make the trip to Madrid, and Andrés Iniesta has been ruled out for the crucial tie against Los Blancos. Coach Ernesto Valverde decided to leave El Fantasmita back home after picking up a muscular injury in his right thigh.
His place in the lineup could be taken by either Sergi Roberto or Denis Suárez, with André Gomes expected to be on the bench. Other players staying in Catalunya include Arda Turan, Marlon, Samper, Munir and Douglas.
The 19-man squad making the trip to Madrid in full includes: Ter Stegen, Cillessen, Semedo, Piqué, Rakitic, Sergio, Denis Suárez, Suárez, Messi, Mascherano, Deulofeu, Paco Alcácer, Jordi Alba, Digne, Sergi Roberto, André Gomes, Aleix Vidal, Umtiti and Aleñá.
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