Barcelona are gearing up for a massive showdown tonight as they welcome Mallorca in a must-win clash that could shape the La Liga title race.
With just weeks remaining in the campaign, every point matters, and Hansi Flick is expected to rotate his squad to preserve legs for the storm ahead.
After facing Mallorca, the Catalan giants will lock horns with Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final—arguably their most important fixture of the season so far.
El Clasico encounters are never predictable, and despite Real’s recent stumbles, form often flies out the window when these two meet on the big stage.
Carlo Ancelotti, meanwhile, has offered a mixed update on the availability of Kylian Mbappe and Ferland Mendy, who missed the clash with Athletic Club but could return just in time to face Barcelona.
According to reports in Spain, Ancelotti believes both could be fit for the cup final, although the Italian boss stopped short of guaranteeing their inclusion, noting they would not feature against Getafe.
“I think Mbappé and Mendy will be ready for the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona.
“They won’t be with us tomorrow,” he said, as revealed by Mundo Deportivo.
The potential return of Kylian Mbappe, in particular, will be seen as a major threat by Barcelona’s coaching staff, as the Frenchman’s pace and goal threat can tilt any final.
Barcelona, however, are quietly confident.
Flick’s men are reportedly treating the Mallorca game as a tune-up and morale boost ahead of their mission to win all three available trophies this season.
Winning the Copa del Rey would mark the first step toward a historic treble and inject confidence into a squad preparing for a Champions League semi-final shortly after.
Barcelona felt Mbappe did not deserve to play their upcoming Copa del Rey encounter as the Frenchman was sent off against Alaves after a dangerous studs-up tackle.
Many expected the league to throw the book at him, with calls for a multi-game suspension echoing across the football community.
However, the decision that followed left many stunned—Mbappe was only handed a one-match ban, despite the severity of the offence.
Despite a recent slump in domestic form, the Blaugrana remain focused on the silverware ahead.
The dressing room remains united, and Flick is expected to rely on key stars like Raphinha and Lamine Yamalto to deliver in the defining weeks of the campaign.
Barcelona know what’s at stake—and with Kylian Mbappe looming and El Clasico on the horizon, the next seven days could define their entire season.
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