Overview
- Coach Hansi Flick said Pedri will miss roughly 6–8 weeks after an injury detected post‑Clásico, calling the diagnosis a surprise.
- Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo trained and will be in the squad against Elche with their minutes to be decided on matchday.
- Hansi Flick said Lamine Yamal is progressing but still has painful days, vowed to protect him, and prefers him starting in his usual role.
- Barca Blaugranes reported that Yamal’s issue will be treated conservatively without surgery, with availability tied to pain tolerance.
- Barcelona sit five points behind Real Madrid after the Clasico loss, face an Elche side yet to win away, and are set to lean on youngsters such as Marc Casadó and Fermín López with several seniors still out.