
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick declared that Lamine Yamal would be fit enough to start Sunday’s Spanish Super Cup final against Real Madrid despite previous concerns over his availability.
Yamal missed Barça’s first training session of 2026 before recovering in time to start last weekend’s Catalan derby against Espanyol. The teenager was then struck down by a stomach bug which ensured he was only named as a substitute for Wednesday’s semifinal against Athletic Club.