Goalkeepers

1-VICTOR VALDES, Age 27. One of seven players in the probable starting lineup who came through the Barca youth system. Had some shaky moments earlier in the season but ended up conceding less than one goal a game in the league.

13-JOSE MANUEL PINTO, 33. Did a fine job deputising for Valdes in the victorious King's Cup campaign. Started out at Real Betis, then spent most of his career at Celta Vigo before moving to the Catalan capital in January last year.

Defenders

5-CARLES PUYOL, 30. The shaggy-haired captain is loved by the fans for his passion and commitment. A versatile defender who can play centrally or on either flank, he will likely take the place of the suspended Daniel Alves at right back.

24-YAYA TOURE, 26. After a superb season as a holding midfielder, the Ivory Coast international has impressed since being drafted into central defence following the injury to Rafael Marquez and will likely play there again in the final.

3-GERARD PIQUE, 22. Another youth system product. Spent three years at Manchester United and one at Real Zaragoza before returning to Barca this season. Assured performances in central defence led to his first call up for Spain.

16-SILVINHO, 35. The dependable Brazilian left back made his debut for Arsenal in 1999 before moving to Celta Vigo two seasons later and then joining Barca in the summer of 2004. Could start the final due to Eric Abidal's suspension.

2-MARTIN CACERES, 22. Since signing from Recreativo Huelva in the summer, the Uruguayan international has at times shown his inexperience and looked out of his depth. Another option for coach Pep Guardiola at full back.

Midfielders

6-XAVI, 29. Voted the best player at Euro 2008, Xavi has possibly even improved this season. He is the creative fulcrum of most of Barca's attacking play and United's ability to keep him quiet will be key to their success.

8-ANDRES INIESTA, 25. Barca are not quite such a fearsome attacking force when the diminutive Iniesta is missing and a thigh injury has raised doubts about his fitness. Scored the stunning goal against Chelsea that put his side in the final.

15-SEYDOU KEITA, 29. A solid performer in central midfield, the athletic Mali international also gets forward to score important goals. May be drafted in at left back as a possible counter to Cristiano Ronaldo.

28-SERGIO BUSQUETS, 20. Also won a first call-up to the Spain squad this season after making his Primera Liga debut in September. Likely to play as a defensive central midfielder on Wednesday. Son of former Barca goalkeeper Carles Busquets.

21-ALEKSANDR HLEB, 28. The Belarus international has suffered from not being in Guardiola's regular starting lineup. Joined from Arsenal in the summer of 2008 and was in the side that lost 2-1 to Barca in the 2006 Champions League final.

Forwards

10-LIONEL MESSI, 21. The Argentine, blessed with a largely injury-free season, has been irresistible on the right flank. Barca's top scorer in Europe with eight goals, he uses his pace well to open up spaces for his colleagues as well.

9-SAMUEL ETO'O, 28. The Cameroon striker, the Primera Liga's second-top scorer with 29 goals after Atletico Madrid's Diego Forlan (31), stands out as much for his harrying of defenders and will to win as his electric pace.

14-THIERRY HENRY, 31. After a difficult first season, the France captain clicked with his team mates and has been outstanding on the left of Barca's attacking trident. Is likely to recover from a knee injury in time for the final.

11-BOJAN KRKIC, 18. Bojan has struggled to reach the standards he set for himself last season when he scored 10 league goals. His pace and trickery are a useful asset when he comes off the bench late on.

7-EIDUR GUDJOHNSEN, 30. The Iceland international has found his chances severely limited this season with Guardiola using him mainly as a second-half substitute in midfield for his strength and experience.