Barcelona team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Bayern Munich

Barcelona will be looking to book their spot in the last-16 stage of the Champions League when they head to Allianz Arena on Wednesday evening to take on Bayern Munich.

The Catalan giants are currently second in Group E and would advance to the knockout round if they beat Bayern, although Xavi's team could lose and still go through if Benfica do not overcome Dynamo Kiev.

Barcelona will enter the contest off the back of a disappointing home league defeat to Real Betis on Saturday afternoon, as Xavi suffered his first loss since being appointed first-team manager.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Barcelona's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the fixture with Bayern, who have won all five of their Group E matches.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Knee Possible return date: Unknown

Martin Braithwaite continues to recover from knee surgery, and the experienced forward is facing a battle to return to the field before the end of the year.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Heart Possible return date: Unknown

Sergio Aguero could allegedly be forced into an early retirement due to his heart problems, with the Argentina international believed to be preparing to make an announcement on his future.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Hamstring Possible return date: December 8 (vs. Bayern)

Ansu Fati picked up a hamstring problem during the clash with Celta Vigo at the start of November, and the Spaniard is facing an uphill battle to prove his fitness for this match.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Muscle Possible return date: Unknown

Pedri has suffered a setback in his recovery from a muscular problem, and it has been reported in Spain that the youngster will have to miss the remainder of the year.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Muscle Possible return date: Unknown

Barcelona revealed last week that Sergi Roberto needs to undergo surgery on a thigh problem, meaning that he will not be available for selection for at least the next four months.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Head Possible return date: December 8 (vs. Bayern)

Gavi was taken to hospital on Saturday night after suffering a head injury in the defeat to Betis, so the midfielder is extremely unlikely to be available for this contest.

Barcelona have no players suspended for this match.