Barcelona handed Marc Bernal and Gerard Martin boost ahead of Atletico clash

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 18: Marc Bernal of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates Fermin Lopez and Gerard Martin during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Barcelona and Newcastle United FC at Camp Nou on March 18, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Judit Cartiel - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) | UEFA via Getty Images

Hansi Flick has included Marc Bernal and Gerard Martin in his Barcelona squad for Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid.

Martin is fit to play after being forced off against Espanyol at the weekend in what will be a big boost for Barca, particularly as Pau Cubarsi is suspended following his red card in the first leg of the quarter-final tie.

Interestingly, Bernal is also included although he’s not been given the green light to return from an ankle sprain just yet.

It had been previously reported that Bernal would be ready in time for the game, but we’ll have to wait and see if he’s given the OK before tomorrow night’s kick-off in the Spanish capital.

Hansi Flick is likely to offer an update on the fitness of Bernal later on today when he faces the press ahead of the big game against Diego Simeone’s side.

Barcelona have also confirmed that Pau Cubarsi will travel with the team to Madrid despite being unable to play in the game.

Flick is thought to want to have as much of the squad together as possible to build team spirit in what’s a huge game for both teams.