Barcelona begin their quest for a 14th Supercopa de Espana title when they meet Atletico Madrid in the semi-final in Jeddah on Thursday night.
Ernesto Valverde's men, currently top of La Liga, won last year's instalment of the Supercopa with a 2-1 victory over Sevilla in Tangier.
Now, the Catalans take part in what is the first ever Supercopa that incorporates four teams as opposed to two, with a final against Real Madrid - who play Valencia - on Sunday a distinct possibility.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up Barcelona's latest injury and suspension news ahead of this fixture.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Thigh
Possible return date: February 16 (vs. Getafe)
A player with a poor injury record at Barcelona, Dembele was ruled out for 10 weeks after sustaining a thigh injury at the end of November, with the Frenchman targeting a return to action in time for the Champions League knockout phase.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Adductor
Possible return date: Unknown
The talented midfielder, according to reports, exacerbated his injury - which is said to be in the pubis - while snowboarding on holiday and will not return to action for another month.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Barcelona's first-choice keeper is suffering from an injury to a tendon in his right knee and has not recovered in time for the trip to Saudi Arabia this week.
BARCELONA'S SUSPENSION LIST
Barcelona have no players suspended for this fixture.
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