Barca announce squad for La Liga match against Real Betis

Barca have a long injury list with Lionel Messi (calf), Ousmane Dembele (hamstring) and Neto (wrist) are all out due to physical problems, while Moussa Wague, Jean-Clair Todibo and Carles Alena will watch the game from the stands as per the manager's decision.

Barcelona:After losing in the season opener against Athletic Bilbao 1-0 away at San Mames, the Blaugrana make their first appearance at home this season. Ernesto Valverde has called in 18 players for the home opener, including a 16-year-old teenage sensation Ansu Fati.

Barca have a long injury list with Lionel Messi (calf), Ousmane Dembele (hamstring) and Neto (wrist) are all out due to physical problems, while Moussa Wague, Jean-Clair Todibo and Carles Alena will watch the game from the stands as per the manager's decision.

16-year-old forward Ansu Fati gets a chance to impress the Catalan giants' manager. Ansu is a Juvenil A forward and might get a chance to impress after all the injuries. If he makes his debut, he would become the second-youngest player to wear a Barca shirt in an official match.

Predicted starting XI (4-3-3):
Ter Stegen; Semedo, Pique, Lenglet, Alba; Rakitic, Busquets, De Jong; Rafinha, Griezmann, Perez