Hansi Flick prepares a bom,bshell in Barcelona’s starting lineup for El Clasico against Real Madrid

Tonight, the world will witness another Clásico in the Spanish Super Cup final, marking the third consecutive meeting between Barcelona and Real Madrid. The results of their previous encounters have made this match crucial in breaking the tie between the two teams.

Hansi Flick hopes to replicate the impressive 4-0 victory his team secured over Real Madrid last October at the Santiago Bernabéu. However, the circumstances have changed drastically since then. Barcelona’s impressive run of victories has been replaced by a string of poor results, causing them to lose their La Liga lead. In contrast, Real Madrid has been regaining form and beginning to meet expectations. As a result, Flick plans to make changes to his lineup, including the potential return of Ronald Araujo to the starting XI.

According to Spanish newspaper El Nacional, while Flick has not yet made a final decision, he is considering reintroducing Araujo to the team. Araujo, who has only played one match this season due to a serious muscle injury, was once the leader of Barcelona’s defense and is regarded as one of the world’s top defenders. Despite lacking match fitness, Araujo is viewed as a key asset in stopping Vinícius Júnior, with his speed and strength also being useful against players like Kylian Mbappé, Rodrygo Goes, or Jude Bellingham.

The big question remains: who will be dropped to accommodate Araujo? It seems unlikely that Jules Koundé will be the one to make way, leaving the decision between Pau Coparsi and Íñigo Martínez. Coparsi, a La Masia player, is expected to remain on the bench.