Barcelona is preparing for the final of Copa del Rey against Rivals Real Madrid, despite talking that Los Blancos is considering boycotting the final because of a disagreement about the referee team that is responsible for the match. Before the press conference of Carlo Ancelotti and Luka Modric was canceled in protest, Hansi Flick said with the media.
Flick was reluctant who would play left back, with Gerard Martin the injured Alejandro Bange expected to replace left back, but Ratified Ferran Torres as his choice for the number in absence of Robert Lewandowski due to injury. He also paid little attention to those who were the favorites for the game, or what had happened in the previous two Clasicos, and noted that Los Blancos is a 'great team', and that those games were 'water under the bridge'.
Where he lifted more eyebrows, spoke about Lamine Yamal and the media told that he had planned a surprise.
“He is an incredible player, for his age … 17. He is very well prepared. You will be surprised. He has a special surprise for you.”
It was noted that the Teenage Wonderkid trained in the 28-degree heat in a hat, something that certainly achieved a peak. In the meantime, images of Lamine Yamal seemed to suggest that he had dyed his hair for the occasion, as noted by Diario ALS. For the full design it seems that we have to wait until the final.
Barcelona goes into the final as favorites against Real Madrid, and this season she has beaten them comfortably in both earlier meetings. The absences of Bald and Lewandowski will undoubtedly be felt heavy, and they will rise against one side that is desperate to prevent a third consecutive defeat and save their season as it is called in the local press.