"Starting with Barcelona, recapturing their La Liga crown and dethroning their arch-rivals last season, few would have expected the impact that Hansi Flick has made since arriving in Catalonia back in February 2024. Extending on their Super Cup adventure earlier in the week as they cruised their way to an ethic 5-0 romp against Athletic Bilbao, the former Bayern Munich boss has seen his superstar squad gain a string of plaudits from across the globe."
"Barcelona Team News Undergoing knee surgery last year and not making a single appearance since the end of August, Spanish international Gavi remains on the sidelines. Handed an extended break back in November so that he could focus on his mental health, Ronald Araujo has not travelled to Saudi Arabia. Settling for a spot on the bench earlier in the week and only making a brief cameo appearance, 18-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal will be handed a full recall. Likewise, making a real impact since arriving from Manchester United on a season-long loan, England international Marcus Rashford should feature."
Barcelona and Real Madrid will meet in the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia. Barcelona recaptured the La Liga crown last season and appointed Hansi Flick in February 2024, whose impact has earned widespread plaudits. Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 5-0 in the Super Cup semi and opened the year with a 2-0 win at Espanyol, running a nine-match winning streak and holding a four-point league lead while targeting a domestic silverware sweep. Gavi remains sidelined after knee surgery and Ronald Araujo did not travel due to an extended mental health break. Lamine Yamal is expected to start and Marcus Rashford should feature on loan from Manchester United. Real Madrid eased pressure on Xabi Alonso and beat Atletico 2-1 to reach Jeddah.
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