"At least one of them, thus, is guaranteed to drop points. Barcelona, meanwhile, lock horns with the division's lowest-placed team in Real Oviedo and will look to farm the three points against a team that has looked largely helpless this season. After all, Guillermo Almada's side have been winless in their last 14 games across all competitions and last took three points in a game back in September."
"Barcelona suffered a damning blow to their campaign when star midfielder Pedri Gonzalez left the field injured against Slavia Prague midweek in the Czech Republic. The Canary Islander was not enjoying a great performance on the night, but his injury comes as a massive blow to Hansi Flick's plans, given how he is a central part of the team's on-field dominance."
Matchday 21 presents contrasting challenges: Real Madrid face Villarreal in a clash between second and third that ensures at least one contender will drop points. Barcelona meet bottom club Real Oviedo, who have been winless in their last 14 matches and last earned three points in September. Pedri Gonzalez sustained a hamstring injury and will be sidelined for at least a month, removing a key game controller from Barcelona's setup. Frenkie de Jong is a confirmed starter while Fermin Lopez or Dani Olmo are options for the attacking midfield. The second interior midfield spot remains uncertain, with Eric Garcia, Marc Bernal, Marc Casado or a redeployed Olmo under consideration, increasing pressure on Hansi Flick to find a suitable combination amid emerging defensive concerns.
Read at Barca Universal
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