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Flick Confirms Lamine Yamal Will Play as Barcelona Host Real Sociedad

Wojciech Szczesny starts in goal after Joan García’s knee surgery.

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Rayo Vallecano v FC Barcelona - Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, Madrid, Spain - August 31, 2025 FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Isabel Infantes/File Photo
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Overview

  • Lamine Yamal returns from a groin issue and has been guaranteed minutes versus Real Sociedad, with Hansi Flick saying he could start or come off the bench.
  • Joan García underwent arthroscopic surgery on a torn meniscus and is expected to be out four to six weeks, with Szczesny taking over in goal.
  • Raphinha is sidelined for roughly three weeks with a hamstring strain, and Marc-André ter Stegen remains unavailable following back surgery.
  • Midfielder Marc Casado left the final training session with discomfort and is being assessed ahead of selection.
  • Barcelona are unbeaten on 16 points and can go top after Real Madrid’s defeat to Atlético, as rotation is managed with a PSG tie on the horizon and Real Sociedad struggling for form.