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Hansi Flick has confirmed that Lamine Yamal is expected to return for Barcelona during their Supercopa de Espana semifinal clash against Athletic Club on Wednesday, January 8. Yamal suffered a knee injury during La Blaugrana's 1-0 loss to Leganes in December.
Playing their first match in 2025, Barcelona defeated Barbastro 4-0 in the Round of 32 of the Copa del Rey on Saturday, January 4. After the win, Hansi Flick stated that Lamine Yamal could return for La Blaugrana's next match. He said in the post-match press conference (via GOAL):
"We travel on Monday, we train on Monday in Barcelona and on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia. That's all we have before that game. I think Lamine (Yamal) could be in the game against Athletic."
