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Barcelona heavyweight unlikely to start against Real Madrid as Hansi Flick debates key decision
TL;DR
Barcelona may secure back-to-back La Liga titles if they avoid defeat against Real Madrid. Hansi Flick faces a key decision as Raphinha is unlikely to start due to fitness concerns.
Key points
- Barcelona can secure La Liga title with a draw or win against Real Madrid.
- Raphinha's starting status is uncertain due to fitness issues.
- Lamine Yamal is out for the season with a hamstring injury.
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Barcelona heavyweight unlikely to start against Real Madrid as Hansi Flick debates key decision
Barcelona know that they will be confirmed as back-to-back La Liga champions if they avoid defeat in Sunday’s El Clasico showdown at the Spotify Camp Nou. Hansi Flick’s side are firm favourites to get the job done on home soil, although they will not be at full strength for the visit of Real Madrid.
Lamine Yamal will not play any further part this season after injuring his hamstring against Celta Vigo a couple of weeks ago, while there are doubts about whether fellow winger Raphinha will be able to start. Despite being passed fit for last weekend’s victory over Osasuna, the Brazil international played zero minutes at El Sadar, and according to MD, he’s unlikely to feature in the starting line-up against Real Madrid.
Raphinha would have been a candidate to start on either wing. He was a regular on the right prior to Hansi Flick’s arrival in the summer of 2024, and when Lamine Yamal has not played, he is seen as the preferred option on that flank, but instead, a decision will need to be made regarding two other candidates.
Rashford or Bardghji – who will Flick go for?
Q&A
Why is Raphinha unlikely to start against Real Madrid?
Raphinha is unlikely to start due to fitness concerns, having not played any minutes in the previous match despite being passed fit.
What does Barcelona need to do to confirm their La Liga title?
Barcelona will confirm their La Liga title if they avoid defeat in the upcoming El Clasico against Real Madrid.
Who is Lamine Yamal and why won't he play in the rest of the season?
Lamine Yamal is a Barcelona winger who will not play for the rest of the season due to a hamstring injury sustained against Celta Vigo.
