To Vitoria with just 12 first team players available

To Vitoria with just 12 first team players available

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Quique Setien published a short squad list for the clash

Barcelona are short on ammo and that's laid bare by the 16 man squad list. 16 that includes three goalkeepers, so there's just three outfield substitutes for the game. Riqui Puig, Ansu Fati and Ronald Araujo are in the squad too from the B team and cannot play in the play-off against Valladolid Promesas as a result. Arnau Tenas will not be there either as he's on Barca's bench despite having virtually no chance to play.

Arthur, claiming an ankle problem, is out, while French trio Antoine Griezmann, Samuel Umtiti and Ousmane Dembele are injured. Gerard Pique, Ivan Rakitic and Junior Firpo are suspended. 

Frenkie de Jong could return to the starting line up. With Sergio Busquets and Arturo Vidal out for the Napoli clash it makes sense for De Jong to start and get some minutes in the holding role.

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