"The last time Barcelona faced off against Real Madrid, Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, and Dani Olmo were all out through injury, as were Gavi, Andreas Christensen, and Joan Garcia. Further, Lamine Yamal was struggling with acute pubalgia, which limited his movement as was clearly seen during the game, and even Ferran Torres had just returned from his setback and was playing after two weeks."
"The story this time around, needless to say, will be very different as Hansi Flick has an almost full-strength squad at his disposal. Raphinha's return has been massive for Barcelona, and the Brazilian will start on the left wing against Real Madrid. Lamine Yamal, despite starting on the bench midweek, will start the final without any discomfort. Further, the manager has both Ferran and Robert Lewandowski available for selection, and in fact, faces a dilemma as to who to hand the start."
Barcelona produced a dominant 5-0 semifinal victory over Athletic Club while conceding some opposition chances. The Super Cup final in Jeddah will be a Clasico against Real Madrid, where Barcelona seek to level the season after losing the first Clasico. The previous meeting featured multiple absences including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, Dani Olmo, Gavi, Andreas Christensen, and Joan Garcia, while Lamine Yamal struggled with acute pubalgia and Ferran Torres had just returned from injury. Hansi Flick now has an almost full-strength squad with Raphinha, Yamal, Ferran, and Lewandowski available, and key midfielders Pedri and Frenkie de Jong expected to be fit.
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