Barcelona are facing the absence of central defender Irene Paredes ahead of their visit to HB Koge in the Champions League. The player suffered a myofibrillar injury to the biceps femoris of her left leg, which keeps her out of action for approximately three weeks, according to the club's medical statement. This news represents a major blow for coach Pere Romeu, who must reorganize the defense before the match that will take place on Thursday at 9:00 p.m. at the Capelli Sport Stadion in Koge, broadcast on Disney+.
The Barça team, which has already won its first two games in the group stage – 5-2 over Paris FC and 6-0 against Roma at home – arrives with six points out of a possible six. The objective is to maintain the winning streak and consolidate its position in the Champions League table. HB Koge, for its part, arrives with confidence after a 5‑1 victory over Servette.
The call for the match includes goalkeepers Cata Coll, Gemma and McCamey; to the defenders Van Asten, Marta, Carla Julià, Brugts, Aïcha, Martina, Júlia Torres and Noa Jiménez; to the midfielders Sydney, Patri, Aitana, Serrajordi, Kika and Rosalía; and the forwards Kerolin, Pina, Graham and Pajor. The absence of Paredes forces Romeu to look for alternatives in the defensive line, although the rest of the squad remains fit and motivated after the recent Ballon d'Or gala, where the club and its players received recognition.
Barcelona will hold a press conference on Wednesday before the match, with Romeu and Renee van Asten present. Despite Paredes' injury, the team seeks to continue its good European start and secure a third consecutive victory in the continental competition.