FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has confirmed several important casualties for the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid, scheduled for this Saturday, April 26, 2025 at the Cartuja Stadium, Seville. These absences could significantly influence the alignment and strategy of the Barca team.
Among the most prominent casualties is the Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, top scorer of the team with 40 goals this season. He suffered an injury in the hamstrings that has left him out of the call. His absence represents a considerable challenge for the attack of Barcelona. Flick has decided that Ferran Torres occupies his place in the front, backed by Lamine Yamal and Raphinha in the bands .
Another significant decline is that of the left side Alejandro Balde, who also suffered an injury in the hamstrings. Although his natural replacement would be Gerard Martín, Flick has chosen to prioritize the recovery of bucket, hoping to have him for the next commitments of the team .
In addition, the titular goalkeeper Marc-André Ter Stegen has been included in the call after receiving the medical discharge, although Flick has decided to keep Wojciech Szczęsny as a holder due to his solid performance during the absence of Ter Stegen .
Despite these casualties, Flick maintains a positive and confident attitude. In the press conference prior to the game, he highlighted the quality and commitment of his players, stating that they always have a clear game plan and that they will fight until the end .
On the other hand, Real Madrid also faces several absences due to injury, including Dani Carvajal, Éder Militão and Eduardo Camavinga. However, star striker Kylian Mbappé has been included in the call after recovering from an ankle injury .
The final of the Copa del Rey is emerging as a crucial confrontation for both teams, with Barcelona seeking to consolidate its domain in Spanish football and Real Madrid trying to save a season that has not been expected. The absences of key players in both teams could be decisive in the development and result of the game.
