The break has given the 16-year-old time to recover both physically and mentally. Flick also praised the rising star’s sharpness in training, suggesting that Yamal’s return is a significant boost for the team ahead of a challenging stretch of matches in both La Liga and the Champions League.

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Flick also provided updates on several other key players. Winger Raphinha has regained full fitness and is set to start on the bench, with the coaching staff carefully monitoring how many minutes he can safely play. Midfielder Pedri, on the other hand, continues to recover, but it remains unclear whether he will be ready in time for Barcelona’s upcoming clash against Chelsea.

“These past weeks have been crucial for players to recover and prepare,” Flick said. “It’s important to manage their minutes wisely to ensure everyone is physically and mentally ready as we move into a busy period.”

With Yamal back in contention and Raphinha regaining match fitness, Barcelona will look to maintain their momentum in La Liga, while navigating an intense fixture schedule that includes important Champions League encounters.

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Yamal drew attention after joking on social media that Madrid “steal” and “complain,” comments that stirred reactions in the Spanish capital. Sorg said the 18-year-old is “a top player” and expects him to deliver his best performance against Madrid.

The Spain international is likely to face left-back Alvaro Carreras, who caused him problems in past meetings. Sorg noted that Yamal is “always motivated” and reminded reporters that Barcelona won those games.

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Head coach Hansi Flick will miss the match due to suspension, leaving Sorg in charge on the sidelines. “It’s a disadvantage, of course, but everyone knows what Hansi expects,” Sorg said.

Barcelona will be without Raphinha, who suffered a hamstring setback, and long-term absentees Robert Lewandowski, Dani Olmo, and Gavi. However, Jules Kounde and Ferran Torres trained and could be fit to play.

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Speaking to newsmen, Kounde said Yamal has earned his place among the favourites.

“Lamine Yamal for the Ballon d’Or? You’re putting me in a tricky situation, but I think he deserves it,” Kounde admitted. “I have a very good relationship with him. He is a team player he works a lot for the team. I understand him perfectly.”

Yamal enjoyed a breakthrough season with Barcelona, scoring 18 goals for the LaLiga champions and impressing with standout performances in the UEFA Champions League.

The Spanish forward, promoted to Barca’s senior squad by former coach Xavi, has quickly established himself as one of Europe’s brightest young talents and is now being tipped to claim football’s highest individual honour.

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The youngster made this promise following Barcelona’s Champions League exit at the hands of Inter Milan in the semi-final encounter, saying they gave their best this season.

Goals from Lautaro Martinez, Hakan Calhanoglu, Eric Garcia, Dani Olmo, Raphinha and Francesco Acerbi ensured the match ended in a 3-3 draw after 90 minutes.

In the extra time, Davide Fratessi scored to send Inter Milan to the Champions League final on a 7-4 aggregate win.

Inter Milan will now face Paris Saint-Germain or Arsenal in the Champions League final later this month.

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