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FC Barcelona-Real Madrid: Hansi Flick’s surprise decision is confirmed

For the Real Madrid reception this Sunday evening, Hansi Flick must deal with several absentees. Beaten for the first time…

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 12:29 AM

Key Things to Know

Hansi Flick called up 17-year-old midfielder Orian Goren to Barcelona's senior squad for Sunday's El Clasico.
Dani Olmo is ruled out against Real Madrid after sustaining an adductor injury against PSG.
Eric Garcia, Jules Kounde, Andreas Christensen, and Roony Bardghji are also sidelined with injuries.

The Story in 60 Seconds

FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has called up 17-year-old midfielder Orian Goren to the first-team squad for Sunday's El Clasico against Real Madrid. The decision comes as Barcelona faces several squad absences following an adductor injury suffered by Dani Olmo during Tuesday's 4-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

Goren, who has been training with the senior squad since Wednesday, is an Israeli youth talent from La Masia yet to play an official match. Barcelona is also currently without Eric Garcia, Jules Kounde, Andreas Christensen, and Roony Bardghji due to injuries.

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FC Barcelona-Real Madrid: Hansi Flick’s surprise decision is confirmed

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