"In his first season at FC Barcelona, Hansi Flick enjoyed tremendous success against their arch-rivals Real Madrid, winning four in four across all competitions, scoring 16 goals in the process. However, it might not be as easy this time around as the Blaugrana get set to take on the Merengues in the first El Clasico of the season on Sunday at the Santiago Bernabeu."
"Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha, two starters and vital pieces from last season's attack, will miss the clash. Of Barça's theoretical first-choice front three, only Lamine Yamal is expected to start at the Santiago Bernabeu. As such, Ferran Torres is expected to start for the first time since returning with an injury from the Spain camp during the international break. The 25-year-old forward missed last weekend's game against Girona due to the muscle strain he sustained while being with La Roja."
Hansi Flick achieved four wins and 16 goals against Real Madrid in his first Barcelona season but faces a tougher challenge at the Bernabeu. Flick plans to maintain an offensive philosophy despite several injury absences. Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha will miss the Clasico, leaving only Lamine Yamal from the theoretical front three as a confirmed starter. Ferran Torres appears fit and is expected to start after recovering from a muscle strain. Alternatives include Fermin Lopez as a false left winger and Marcus Rashford in attack, while Ronald Araujo could return defensively to counter Madrid's pace.
Read at Barca Universal
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