Confirmed: Barcelona squad list to face Real Madrid; two youth team players receive call-ups
Barca Universal • • sports
Key Points:
- Barcelona have announced their 23-man squad for Sunday’s El Clasico against Real Madrid, with coach Hansi Flick including youngsters Alex Campos and Orian Goren in the matchday group for their league debuts.
- The match carries significant implications for the La Liga title race, as a Barcelona win would extend their lead over Real Madrid to nine points.
- Barcelona will be without five key players due to injury, including Eric Garcia, Jules Kounde, Dani Olmo, Andreas Christensen, and Roony Bardghji, which could impact their defensive options.
- Campos and Goren’s inclusion provides additional tactical flexibility for Flick, although neither is guaranteed playing time in the high-stakes fixture.
- This El Clasico is the first of the 2026/27 season, with Flick emphasizing its importance as one of the sport’s premier matches.
