Confirmed, he's missing el Clásico! Barça's latest update leaves Hansi Flick KO'd.

In just 24 hours, a new edition of the great duel between Barça and Real Madrid will kick off. Hansi Flick's Barça will try to offer their best version to secure three points and leave their eternal rival reeling. Meanwhile, Real Madrid approach the desired match with excitement, hope, and the calm that comes from being ahead in the overall standings.

First approach and pre-match atmosphere

The atmosphere for El Clásico is filled with tension. At Barça, Hansi Flick has insisted on the need to be one hundred percent mentally and physically. Real Madrid, with a more rested squad, arrive with the advantage of position and momentum.

However, despite everything surrounding El Clásico, in recent hours the focus has been on the physical condition of several players. On the other side, at Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso will be able to count on almost all his players except for previously announced absences like David Alaba and Antonio Rüdiger. That apparent stability contrasts with the magnitude of the problem at Barça.

Barça's physical challenge under Hansi Flick

At Barça, the situation has become notably more complicated. Key players such as Joan García, Dani Olmo, or Robert Lewandowski will not be available for the match. These absences alone already represent a significant handicap for Hansi Flick's plans.

As if that were not enough, Raphinha has joined the list. Barça's winger has been sidelined for a month and, although Hansi Flick hoped to count on him after seeing progress, the discomfort has returned. Yesterday he was unable to train with the group and, barring a major surprise, his participation in tomorrow's Clásico is completely ruled out.

Tactical adjustment and possible pieces in play

Given this scenario, Hansi Flick will have to reconfigure his attack without Raphinha. The plan is to trust an attacking trio led by Marcus Rashford, who will initially take the spot left by the Brazilian. Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal will join him in an attempt to keep the attacking weight despite the absences.

The challenge is enormous for Hansi Flick's Barça: to regain dominance, create danger, and stay afloat without their key players. Real Madrid, aware of their rival's situation, hope to take advantage of every physical and tactical weakness. El Clásico presents itself as a test of endurance and management for the Catalan team, who will have to show strength beyond the injured players.