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The moment of reckoning has come for Hansi Flick’s Barcelona as they are just one step away from winning their first trophy of the 2024/25 season when they face Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final tonight.
After a surprising start to the campaign under the German tactician, who replaced Xavi Hernandez as coach, Barca saw their form slip away in the closing stages of 2024.
But things seem to be returning to normal in the new year, with the Catalans adding two wins in two games against UD Barbastro (Copa del Rey Ro32) and Athletic Club (Super Cup semi-final).
Tonight, in Saudi Arabia, Flick & co. They go into battle against their bitter rivals with a trophy at stake, having beaten Real Madrid 4-0 once this season, but knowing that it won’t be easy to repeat that result.
Boosted by the availability of the already re-registered Dani Olmo and Pau Victor, the blaugrana They will want to be the ones celebrating the title when the final whistle blows in Jeddah tonight.
Before the final of the Spanish Super Cup ClassicHere’s how Flick could prepare his Barcelona team as he seeks his first trophy at the club.
Defense
One of the most important decisions Hansi Flick has in his hands regarding team selection is ownership in goal.
Iñaki Peña has done very well in the absence of Marc-André ter Stegen, but his lateness cost him the starting place for the semi-final against Athletic Club.
Wojciech Szczesny He stepped up in a big way in what was only his second appearance for Barça and everything suggests that he will probably keep his place in goal tonight.
Meanwhile, the defensive line is unlikely to be affected as the quartet of Jules Koundé, Pau Cubarsi, Inigo Martinezand Alejandro Balde They should re-form the rearguard and try to execute the offside trap flawlessly as they did in the first game. Classic of the season.
Midfield
The double pivot of the midfield composed of Marc Casado and peter It has been a great success for Flick and Barcelona this season. The manager is therefore unlikely to alter the midfield partnership for tonight’s big clash against Real Madrid.
Casado will have to be alert to the threat of Jude Bellingham while Pedri will provide control and creativity from the center of the park.
Dani Olmo’s availability presents a happy headache for Flick as he now has to choose between the former RB Leipzig star and several other players such as Gavi, Fermín López and Frenkie de Jong.
However, gavi He is expected to start again as an attacking midfielder after scoring in the semifinal against Athletic Club.
Stroke
Barcelona’s first line practically chooses itself with Lamina Yamal and raffin starting on the wings, flanking the star scorer Robert Lewandowski.
Yamal and Raphinha were the protagonists of Barça’s 4-0 victory Classic win earlier this season at the Santiago Bernabéu, while making Real Madrid’s full-backs look bad. Movie and company. We hope to see a repeat of the wingers’ display tonight.
