La Liga: De Jong back, Yamal present, Barça’s squad to face Espanyol
Ahead of a crucial Champions League clash, FC Barcelona welcomes back Frenkie de Jong for the derby against RCD Espanyol. Lamine Yamal is also present in the squad.
FC Barcelona gets a key piece back at the best possible moment. Sidelined for nearly two months due to a hamstring injury sustained at the end of February, Frenkie de Jong returns to the squad called up for the derby against Espanyol, scheduled for this Saturday evening. A piece of good news for Hansi Flick, who will also be able to count on Lamine Yamal. Uncertain in recent days, the young prodigy is ultimately listed, providing an additional attacking option.
This derby carries significant stakes for the Blaugranas. If they win, they could widen the lead at the top of the table and push Real Madrid nine points behind. However, the Catalan staff might be tempted to manage minutes. In their sights, the Champions League quarter-final second leg against Atlético de Madrid, scheduled for Tuesday. Beaten 2-0 in the first leg, Barça will have to deliver a major performance to hope to overturn the situation.
