"The 18-year-old midfielder, who has several proposals on the table and is close to deciding his future, will be in the starting line-up at El Sardinero and has a major opportunity to showcase his talent. Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has decided to place his trust in Bernal for an important match, with the aim of helping him gain confidence and continue his development within the team."
"The German coach, who has only named him in the starting line-up once this season, believes that tonight's match is a good opportunity to assess his level in a demanding context such as the Copa del Rey. Bernal's minutes in this match carry particular significance. The player has several proposals that he will review next week, and his involvement could be key in determining his next steps."
Marc Bernal, 18-year-old midfielder, will start for Barcelona against Racing Santander in the Copa del Rey Round of 16 at Estadio El Sardinero. The start offers a major opportunity to showcase his talent and gain confidence. Hansi Flick has entrusted Bernal to assess his level in a demanding cup context after naming him in the starting line-up only once this season. Bernal has several proposals to review next week and his minutes tonight could influence his decision. Girona is among the clubs most interested and has pushed to secure him until the end of the campaign. Bernal prioritizes staying at Barcelona unless playing time is very limited.
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