Barcelona have announced their squad for El Clásico against Real Madrid, with kick-off scheduled for Sunday at 9:00 p.m. Spanish time. Hansi Flick has included two young academy prospects, Álex Campos and Orian Goren, with the latter receiving his first call-up to the senior squad.
The German coach will have to cope with several important absences. Jules Koundé, Dani Olmo, Eric García, Andreas Christensen and Roony Bardghji will all miss the highly anticipated encounter.
Among the players included in the squad are Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Pedri and Gavi, who will be key figures as Barcelona prepare to face their biggest rivals in one of the most important fixtures of the season.
Barcelona's Full Squad List for El Clásico
Goalkeepers: Joan García, Szczęsny and Livaković.
Defenders: João Cancelo, Álex Balde, Pau Cubarsí, Xavi Espart, Gerard Martín and Álex Campos.
Midfielders: Brian Fariñas, Gavi, Fermín López, Pedri, Rodri, Frenkie de Jong, Marc Bernal and Orian Goren.
Forwards: Gabriel Jesus, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Karim Adeyemi, Anthony Gordon and Abdelkarim.
Barcelona's Absentees Against Real Madrid
Hansi Flick will be without Jules Koundé, Dani Olmo, Eric García, Andreas Christensen and Roony Bardghji. Their absences could force the Barcelona manager to adjust his plans for this crucial fixture.
Álex Campos and Orian Goren, the New Faces in Flick's Squad
The inclusion of Álex Campos and Orian Goren is among the main talking points of Barcelona's squad announcement. Particular attention will be on Goren, who receives his first senior-team call-up ahead of a high-profile encounter against Real Madrid.