Barcelona name squad with surprises for Arsenal's visit

Paredes returns from injury to start for Barcelona Women; Bonmatí begins on the bench ahead of Arsenal's visit.

Barcelona Women manager Pere Romeu has named his starting XI for the Champions League clash against Arsenal at Spotify Camp Nou, with defender Irene Paredes returning to the lineup after receiving medical clearance from a left hamstring injury. Paredes was sidelined with a myofibrillar injury to her left biceps femoris but has now recovered.

Midfielder Aitana Bonmatí, one of Barcelona's key players, will start on the bench in a surprise omission. The full Barcelona XI features Cata Coll in goal, Aïcha and Brugts at fullback, Van Asten in defence, Sydney, Patri and Serrajordi in midfield, and Graham, Pajor and Pina in attack. Barcelona are without injured players Vicky López, Kika Nazareth, Kerolin and Laia Aleixandri.

Arsenal will be without Ona Batlle, the former Barcelona defender, who starts on the bench after picking up a knock in training. Goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez, who previously played for Real Madrid, will start for the Gunners.