There is no denying that Lamine Yamal has become one of Hansi Flick’s biggest assets as Barcelona prepare for a crucial showdown against Real Madrid this weekend. At just 18, the young winger

Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde is hoping to dish out another thrashing to Real Madrid at the Bernabeu on Sunday when the two teams meet. Hansi Flick’s side ran out 4-0 winners in the Spanish capital last October and Balde wants a similar outcome on Sunday in La Liga.

La Liga president Javier Tebas didn’t explicitly name Real Madrid during a lengthy social media post lamenting the cancelation of the Miami-based league fixture between Villarreal and Barcelona, but didn’t deploy much subtlety when accusing certain forces of “killing the project.”

Barcelona face significant challenges ahead of El Clasico against Real Madrid. Key players are sidelined, and coach Hansi Flick, who received a red card in the last match, is currently suspended. However,

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick says Lamine Yamal is fit again and ready to play a week before the first clasico of the season.

La Liga have confirmed Flick will serve a one-game touchline ban following his red card in the final minutes of Barcelona's 2-1 home win over Girona on October 18. Barcelona have indicated a notion to appeal the decision, but the club are not confident of success, and plans are already in place for Flick's replacement in Madrid.

Barcelona, however, did not accept it. President Joan Laporta accused the entire league of Real Madrid bias, citing Flick’s dismissal as a prime example of a “white hand” having influence over decisions.

During a title race, even early, playing second can have advantages, and that's just what will happen for Barcelona as they host Real Sociedad on Sunday. Following Real Madrid's humbling loss to Atletico Madrid,

Marcus Rashford is relishing his first El Clasico against Real Madrid and says playing in that level of match is ‘why I came’ to Barcelona. Rashford’s impressive form since his loan move to Barca continued on Tuesday as he scored twice in the 6-1 Champions League win over Olympiakos.

Barcelona, helped by stars like Lamine Yamal, have claimed the No. 2 spot in a ranking of youth academies worldwide. Real Madrid also hold a notable position.