Barcelona will return to Madrid on Wednesday to play Atletico Madrid for a 3rd time within the house of simply 5 weeks, as they search passage to the Copa del Rey remaining. The primary leg was drawn 4-4 at Montjuic, in what many felt was the sport of the season, with either side exchanging blows.
Hansi Flick shall be getting ready for the match with out Dani Olmo, who fell injured in opposition to Osasuna final week, however will get considered one of their key gamers again in opposition to Atletico. Star ahead Raphinha, who in lots of senses has led the road for the Blaugrana this season sat out their 3-0 win over Osasuna final Thursday attributable to his late arrival again from worldwide responsibility with Brazil. Nevertheless most anticipated him to return in opposition to Girona, no less than off the bench, however the vice-captain remained on the bench.
The German coach defined after the sport that the Brazilian was nonetheless nursing ‘discomfort’‘, and thus he had determined to not use him in opposition to their Catalan neighbours, which ultimately led to a 4-1 win. Nevertheless Sport say that the Blaugrana may have him again in opposition to Atletico. They are saying that he has been affected by ‘excessive fatigue’, after a protracted journey to and from Latin America, and two demanding matches in opposition to Colombia and Argentina.
Ter Stegen will probably be a part of group coaching in two weeks time. His restoration goes very effectively. @ferrancorreas
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Secondly, he’s nonetheless recovering mentally from the crushing defeat in opposition to Brazil’s arch rivals, particularly after he had fired up the environment together with his pre-match feedback. He’s anticipated to begin on the Metropolitano although, in a recreation that Flick believes might be decisive in setting the tone for the remainder of the season.
Raphinha will probably accompany Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal up entrance, each of whom accomplished ninety minutes in opposition to Girona. Flick’s determination will are available in midfield, with Pedri and Frenkie de Jong more likely to begin on the base of midfield, and an open spot forward of them. Gavi begins because the robust favorite to occupy the function normally reserved for Olmo although.