Frank Christian
Barcelona is approaching the much-awaited El Clasico against Real Madrid with a significant challenge, as six key players will not be available for the match. This raises concerns about how they will adapt their strategy against a strong Real squad.
This Saturday, the Catalan team faces a daunting task at the Santiago Bernabeu, dealing with multiple injuries that could impact their game plan and squad strength.
Injuries Affecting Barcelona Ahead of the Real Madrid Match
The Catalans will be missing Ferran Torres, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Marc Bernal, Andreas Christensen, Ronald Araujo, and Eric Garcia, who sustained a muscle injury during warm-ups for their recent victory over Sevilla.
Garcia’s absence is particularly significant, especially after he also missed the Champions League match against Bayern Munich and was unable to train throughout the week.
Nonetheless, Barcelona still boasts a competitive lineup, with Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, and Dani Olmo returning from injuries to strengthen the team.
Coach Hansi Flick is likely to retain Marc Casado and Pedri in midfield due to their impressive performances against Bayern, although De Jong and Gavi could rotate in. Additionally, young talents like Sergi Dominguez and Gerard Martin have been called up, bringing in fresh energy and depth to the squad.
Real Madrid enters this El Clasico on a winning streak, having triumphed in their last four matches against Barcelona in all competitions.
