Barcelona had brought former Poland international Szczesny out of retirement as an emergency signing in October after Marc-Andre ter Stegen suffered a severe knee injury.

Hansi Flick is keeping Wojciech Szczesny in goal for the final match of the league phase of the Champions League on Wednesday. Iñaki Peña had been Barcelona's starter since Marc-André ter Stegen sustained a serious knee injury last year,

Having already secured a spot in the round of 16, Barcelona host Atalanta hoping to challenge for the top spot of the Champions League league phase.

When the Catalans host Atalanta in the Champions League on Wednesday, FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick will make at least three changes to his side.

The Blaugrana have been among the top teams in the Champions League this season, occupying second place in the league standings with five wins and 15 points through six games. Hansi Flick's men secured a big win last time out in the competition, defeating Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in Germany in early December.

The new UEFA Champions League format has well and truly changed the game. From pointless final match-days to one that will see giants playoff in must-win situations, the league stage has been a

The Blaugrana aim to secure their direct qualification to the Round of 16, which they will achieve with a win at Benfica Stadium, a venue many Benfica fans still refer to as Da Luz due to its proximity to the legendary stadium.

FC Barcelona missed a golden opportunity to take control of their Champions League group, settling for a 2-2 draw against Atalanta at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. Despite goals from Lamine Yamal and Ronald Araújo,

Barcelona will face off against Atalanta in their last group game of the UEFA Champions League in over an hour at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.With a spot in the Round of 16 already secured, the