Lamine Yamal was the only absentee from Barcelona’s training session ahead of El Clásico.
Hansi Flick has revealed the list of players called up for the decisive FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid clash, which could decide the 2025/26 La Liga title tonight. This Barça-Madrid fixture is the most high-stakes and intense in recent memory, as the Blaugrana have the chance to secure their second consecutive league crown—against their greatest rival. A draw is enough for Barcelona to clinch the title, though Flick’s side will undoubtedly go for the win.
With Christensen’s status clarified, the Catalan coach has been gradually recovering players in recent weeks. Aside from Lamine Yamal, whose club season is over and is now focusing on recovering for next summer’s World Cup, the only remaining doubt was whether Andreas Christensen would be given medical clearance after training with the group since April 29. The Danish defender suffered a partial rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee late last year. He is improving but must wait longer to return to action—he did not make the squad.
Andreas Christensen and Hansi Flick / Valentí Enrich
The return of injured players in recent weeks has given Flick more options, reducing his reliance on reserve team players, though the German coach has continued to integrate them. Reserve goalkeeper Eder Aller and right-back Xavi Espart trained every day, while Álvaro Cortés and Tommy Marqués participated in two of the four sessions. The first two will be on the bench for the Clásico.
Tommy Marqués alongside Joao Cancelo in Friday’s training session / FCB
Barcelona’s goal is to block out Real Madrid’s recent struggles and stay focused. Flick and his players want to seal the title as soon as possible, and there is no better way than beating their arch-rivals in front of their own fans. Barça enters this crucial match in excellent form, having won 10 consecutive La Liga games since their defeat in the Catalan derby at Montilivi (2-1).
Hansi Flick’s squad for the Clásico:
Goalkeepers: Joan Garcia, Szczesny, Eder Aller
Defenders: Kounde, Xavi Espart, Araujo, Cubarsí, Eric Garcia, Gerard Martín, Balde, Joao Cancelo
Midfielders: Gavi, Marc Casadó, Marc Bernal, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Dani Olmo, Fermín López
Forwards: Bardghji, Raphinha, Rashford, Lewandowski, Ferran Torres
After the Barça-Madrid match, Barcelona will have three remaining La Liga fixtures: away at Alavés on Wednesday, then at home against Real Betis, and finally at Valencia’s Mestalla on the last matchday.
