Barcelona register Hamza Abdelkarim and Jesse Bisiwu for Champions League play
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Barcelona has submitted its squad for the 2026-27 Champions League season, featuring the inclusion of Hamza Abdelkarim and Jesse Bisiwu on the A-list. Although both players remain active with the reserve team, Barça Atlètic, they do not currently satisfy the criteria for UEFA B-list registration. UEFA rules require players to have two uninterrupted years in the academy or three consecutive years at the club to qualify for the more flexible B-list roster. Consequently, Barcelona was required to use two spots on the 25-man A-list to ensure their eligibility for European fixtures. Midfielder Brian Farinas has been registered on the B-list, as he meets the necessary homegrown requirements. The club also confirmed that Swedish winger Roony Bardghji will miss the entire season due to a serious knee injury.
- •Hamza Abdelkarim and Jesse Bisiwu were registered as A-list players for the Champions League.
- •Neither player meets UEFA requirements for B-list status due to academy tenure rules.
- •Brian Farinas qualifies for B-list registration as a homegrown player.
- •Roony Bardghji is sidelined for the season with a knee injury.
- •The A-list registration does not grant first-team status for LaLiga matches.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona submit Champions League squad with two surprise A-list inclusions
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