FC Barcelona News: 13 August 2020

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A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors

The squad for Lisbon - FC Barcelona
Quique Setién announces the 26 players who will be travelling to Portugal for the final stage of the Champions League

Griezmann: 'The team is confident, it will be a difficult game but we know what we have to do' - FC Barcelona
The French player, in an exclusive interview on Barça TV, noted that 'it's rare to play without our fans, but we hope to go as far as possible in this competition'

De Jong confident about Lisbon - FC Barcelona
Dutch midfielder speaks about the upcoming Champions League final stages and especially Friday's crunch quarter final with Bayern Munich

Seven players start pre-season with medical check-ups - FC Barcelona
Pedri, Trincão, Matheus Fernandes, Wagué, Rafinha, Miranda and Oriol Busquets have taken part in the usual medical tests and on Thursday will carry out their first training session

Barcelona defender Todibo tests positive for Covid-19 - Football Espana
Barcelona have confirmed defender Jean-Clair Todibo has tested positive for Covid-19 but he is in good health and is asymptomatic.

'Le10sport': Wenger turned down the chance to manage FC Barcelona - SPORT
According to 'Le10sports', Barça also spoke to Arsene Wenger about replacing Setien. The same outlet claims Wenger, who spent 22 seasons at Arsenal, turned down the proposal as he wasn't convinced by the project or his role at the club.

Barcelona players are ready to prove Bayern's arrogance is misguided - SPORT
The tone of the declarations made by former Bayern Munich players and current directors has surprised many inside Barcelona's dressing room. Going into the Champions League quarter-final clash, the players feel labelling Bayern as "clear favourites" is underestimating the quality in Barça's ranks.

Alphonso Davies misses Bayern training ahead of Barça clash - SPORT
Alphonso Davies missed Bayern Munich training on Wednesday as the German side stepped up preparations for Friday's Champions League quarterfinal against Barcelona.

Manchester United remain interested in Barcelona sensation Ansu Fati - SPORT
Manchester United have asked about the teenager again but he is not for sale and he will have the clause in his contract triggered to make him a first-team player and increase his release clause.

Source: barcablaugranes.com