Barcelona head to Saudi Arabia in the coming days for the Spanish Super Cup, with Lamine Yamal returning.
La Blaugrana will field a weakened side in their Copa del Rey clash with Barbastro on January 4, with the focus on the Super Cup.
The 17-year-old saw his 2024 season cut short due to an ankle injury, but his recovery is on track for an early return.
According to Marca's latest update, he passed a planned full training session yesterday unscathed, in a key indicator for the flight to Jeddah.
All parties will proceed with caution as he works on his fitness, but the signs look positive.
The teenager has been in sensational form for Barcelona so far this season with six goals and 11 assists in all competitions.
He will not travel to Barbastro for the cup tie, even as a spectator, with Barcelona keen to guarantee the required rest period ahead of the trip to the Middle East.
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