Hansi Flick calls up another new face to Barcelona training ahead of El Clasico | OneFootball

Barcelona stepped up preparations for Sunday’s El Clasico against Real Madrid at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.

A win for the Blaugrana would virtually seal their La Liga title triumph while at the same time, a loss could allow Real Madrid to mount a late charge for the trophy.

Leading up to the game, Barcelona have welcomed the likes of Alejandro Balde and Marc Casado to group training with the pair expected to be available for tomorrow’s clash.

Eman Kospo also trains with the senior team

As per Mundo Deportivo, there was also a new face in the first-team training session today with Barcelona Juvenil A defender Eman Kospo getting a call-up from Hansi Flick.

Just 17 years old, Kospo has been with Barcelona since 2023, having joined La Masia from Grasshopper Club Zurich in his homeland.

The Swiss centre-half has been one of the standout players for Juliano Belletti’s Under-19 setup this season as they won the historic treble.

Held in the highest regard within the club, Kospo has been called up for his first training session with the senior team by Hansi Flick ahead of tomorrow’s Real Madrid clash.

While it is unlikely that the teenage prodigy will be on the squad list for the match, the exposure to participate in a session with the first-team squad will benefit the youngster in the long run.

Meanwhile, Noah Darvich and Landry Farre, who were in the squad for the last two matches did not take part in training with the senior team as they have returned to the Barça Atletic setup for their key game later today.

Jules Kounde, Marc Bernal, and Pablo Torre remain the notable absentees through injury.