Barcelona know {that a} win in El Clasico on Sunday will all however safe the La Liga title, and even a draw in opposition to Actual Madrid will give them loads of margin for error of their ultimate three video games of the season. Based mostly on earlier outcomes this season, Barcelona have each proper to be assured, however the side of uncertainty comes from how they are going to be affected by their crushing defeat Inter within the Champions League on Tuesday.
Whereas Actual Madrid have had a free week to organize for the match and work on tactical ideas, it has been all about restoration for the Blaugrana, following a second exhausting additional time within the area of ten days in opposition to Inter. Solely on Friday did they prepare at full pelt forward of the large match.
One change deliberate for El Clasico
Hansi Flick has only one change in thoughts, as per Relevo, and that would be the return to the beginning XI of Robert Lewandowski. The Polish striker appeared off the tempo on Tuesday, taking part in stoppage time and further time after coming again following 4 video games out. Flick intends to revive him to the beginning line-up on the expense of Ferran Torres although.
Alejandro Balde on observe to get better – however to not begin
Left-back Alejandro Balde was sorely missed in opposition to Inter, however Barcelona determined to not danger him in opposition to the Italian aspect. He has elevated the depth of his coaching although, and is anticipated to get the inexperienced mild on Saturday or Sunday. Nonetheless the identical outlet say that it’s ‘troublesome’ for him to start out, that means Balde can be on the bench with Gerard Martin beginning once more.
Pedri is ready to play his sixty fourth match of the season in opposition to Actual Madrid, nearing the intense workload he endured in 2020-21 that led to years of damage struggles. @juanjimenista
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) Could 9, 2025
Religion in Dani Olmo
Eric Garcia and Inigo Martinez are each set to get better in time too after coming off with muscle discomfort in opposition to Inter. There was hypothesis that Flick could search to freshen the crew up, with maybe the obvious change being to place Fermin Lopez into the aspect. Flick will seemingly keep religion in Dani Olmo although, as has been the case for many of the massive video games this season the place he has been match.