Barcelona will have little time to mourn their attempt to go to the Champions League final this week, while they return to Milan empty -handed. After an exhausting collision that went to extra time, their second extra time in three weeks, Barcelona must now prepare for a league that defines El Clasico against Real Madrid.
Los Blancos had a full week of rest to get ready for a game that they know they have to win, with four games and four points that separate the sides. Barcelona must now count the costs of their efforts, with new fitness problems that pop up in almost every game.
Defenders Inigo Martinez and Eric Garcia both came across Inter, mainly because of concern about their health. The Basque defender was replaced after 78 minutes by discomfort in his hamstrings, and the same was the case for Garcia, which lasts 98 minutes. MD Via Semper Barca says that the prognosis is initially good, where both injuries seem to be muscle tensions that would not in theory prohibit from appearing against Los Blancos.
“I feel good,” said Martinez after the game, a promising sign for the Blaugrana. Pedri was also removed for the last phases in the midfield of Gavi, because of precautions, because Hansi Flick weighed the risk of injury.
Flick not only hopes to have both defenders available against Real Madrid, but also possible to have further reinforcements. Robert Lewandowski turned back into action against Inter and should be completely suitable for Sunday, but Alejandro Bald and Marc Casado are also contrary to returning.
In theory, Balte is all the more chance of returning – there was hope that he would be back in action this weekend on Tuesday. He focuses on the Clasico for his comeback, but Casado also returned to the training last week and was able to make the bank.