Hansi Flick already has a replacement for el Clásico, he'll sit at the Bernabéu

This Sunday will see a new edition of the Spanish soccer clásico. Real Madrid and Barça will face each other at Bernabéu in a decisive match for the development of LaLiga. Whoever wins will emerge as the leader and will sink their eternal rival a bit further.

The atmosphere in the capital will be vibrant from the very first moment. The Madrid fans want to consolidate their dominance at the top of the standings, while the Catalans will look to make a statement. No other match brings together as much tension, history, and symbolism as the clásico.

Real Madrid arrive with the advantage and Barça with many absences

Real Madrid approach the clásico from a privileged position. The Madrid team is ahead in the standings and is experiencing a much more stable run of form than the Catalan team. Xabi Alonso has almost his entire squad available and has managed to keep consistency.

Barça, meanwhile, arrive in a very weakened state. In addition to football doubts, there are the absences of key players like Lewandowski or Olmo, who won't be available. To make matters worse, Hansi Flick also won't be present at the big event.

The German was sent off in the last match against Girona and won't be able to sit on the bench at Bernabéu. The news is a huge setback that worsens the fragility of the Barça team. However, it seems that Hansi Flick already has a replacement for the clásico.

Thiago Alcántara takes charge at Bernabéu

The big news is the name of his replacement. In recent hours, it has been confirmed that Thiago Alcántarawill take Hansi Flick's place on Barça's bench this Sunday. The former midfielder, a legend from the Barça youth academy, has been part of the coaching staff for several weeks.

Thiago Alcántara has worked side by side with Hansi Flick in training and knows the team's routines well. His role at Bernabéu will be decisive for the Catalan club's aspirations. However, he won't be alone, as Marcus Sorg, Flick's usual assistant, will also lead the team.

The presence of Thiago Alcántara at Bernabéu has a value beyond tactics for Barça. His calm, technical profile and experience at the elite level can help stabilize the group in a hostile environment. There's no one better to fill the gap left by Hansi Flick.