Alan Ruschel to Play vs. Barcelona After Surviving November Plane Crash

Alan Ruschel will feature for Chapecoense against Barcelona in a friendly on August 7, after surviving the plane crash that killed 71 people last November.

Squawka News confirmed the player will return for his team at the Camp Nou, as the defender resumes his career.

Per ESPN.co.uk, the 27-year-old recently made his comeback for the side in a friendly against Brazilian club Ypiranga, coming on as a substitute in the second half.

Chapecoense tragically lost 19 players as their plane crashed in Colombia on their way to the Copa Sudamericana final.

The Brazilian side will take on Barca for the Joan Gamper Trophy, which is traditionally played for before the Blaugrana start their La Liga season.