Barcelona faces Real Madrid in El Clasico on Sunday, needing just a point to secure the title. Hansi Flick's team boasts a strong home record, while Raphinha returns from injury.
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Barcelona are back in action on Sunday in El Clasico with a home game against Real Madrid that could deliver the title for the Catalans.
Hansi Flick’s side need just a point from the match to confirm top spot and head into the game with an brilliant record at home this season in La Liga.
Barca will be without Lamine Yamal for the match due to injury but do have Raphinha available once again following a hamstring problem.
According to La Vanguardia, Flick’s current plan is for Raphinha to start on the bench but play the last “20 to 30 minutes” of the match.
Flick spoke about Raphinha before Barcelona’s win last weekend, highlighting his importance to the team.
“Injuries happen. Rapha always gives 100%. It’s his mentality, his attitude. He helps us a lot, but he’s struggled this season. It’s important to have him back,” he said.
Flick also has other decisions to make regarding his attack, with Robert Lewandowski, Ferran Torres, Roony Bardghj and Marcus Rashford all pushing for starts.
Barcelona needs just one point from the match against Real Madrid to confirm their top spot in the league.
Yes, Raphinha is available to play in El Clasico after recovering from a hamstring injury.
Lamine Yamal will miss the match against Real Madrid due to injury.
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