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Barça Players Shine in International Fixtures Ahead of La Liga Return
With the final break in La Liga for international fixtures of the 2023/24 season underway, several FC Barcelona players are showcasing their talents across the globe. Under the guidance of coach Xavi Hernández, a mix of established and up-and-coming talents are representing their national teams.
Among the notable players on international duty are Pau Cubarsí and Lamine Yamal for Spain, Marc-André ter Stegen and Ilkay Gündoğan for Germany, Jules Kounde for France, Raphinha for Brazil, and João Félix and João Cancelo for Portugal.
Key figures like Ronald Araujo (Uruguay), Robert Lewandowski (Poland), Mika Faye (Senegal), Jaume Cuéllar (Bolivia), and several Barça youth prospects, including Fermín López and Héctor Fort, are also in action for their respective national sides.
Today’s fixtures include Senegal facing off against Gabon, Spain taking on Colombia, and Bolivia meeting Algeria. Exciting encounters are expected as these players display their skills on the international stage.
In recent results, Poland, led by Lewandowski, secured a commanding 5-1 victory over Estonia, positioning them closer to a spot in Euro 24. Meanwhile, Portugal triumphed 5-2 over Sweden, with Félix and Cancelo cheering on their compatriots.
As the countdown to the return of La Liga continues, Barça fans eagerly anticipate the return of their stars, hoping they bring their international form back to the domestic league when they rejoin Xavi’s squad.