Bernal starts at the Metropolitano, Frenkie left out of the XI
Flick keeps his XI and changes only one spot: Marc Bernal starts, Fariñas stays at right-back and Eric García begins on the bench.
Barcelona go to the Metropolitano with Marc Bernal in the starting lineup, the only change Hansi Flick makes to his usual XI. Brian Fariñas keeps his place at right-back, while Frenkie de Jong and Eric García do not start, according to Mundo Deportivo. Joan García is in goal, Cubarsí and Gerard Martín form the central defence with Cancelo, and Pedri and Fermín play alongside Bernal in midfield. Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Gordon make up the attack.
Espart, Koundé, Dani Olmo and Roony are injured and stayed in Barcelona, so they will not be available in Madrid.
Joan Laporta will be in the stands. He had lunch with Enrique Cerezo to settle the Julián Álvarez affair and visited the Ciutat Esportiva yesterday to back the squad before a crucial match.
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