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Barcelona team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Real Madrid/Athletic Bilbao

Sports Mole rounds up Barcelona's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Spanish Super Cup final.

Barcelona will be aiming to win the Spanish Super Cup for the 14th time when they take on either Real Madrid or Athletic Bilbao in the final of the competition on Sunday.

Ronald Koeman's side booked their spot in the showpiece event courtesy of a penalty-shootout win over Real Sociedad on Wednesday, with Riqui Puig netting the decisive effort.

Blaugrana will find out their opponents on Thursday evening, and the Catalan outfit will be desperate to reclaim the trophy, with Real Madrid the current holders following their success last year.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Barca's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the clash.


Ansu Fati

Barcelona's Ansu Fati in action with Villarreal's Dani Parejo in La Liga on September 27, 2020© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown

Barca are expected to be without the services of Ansu Fati for at least the next couple of months, with the exciting youngster undergoing surgery to address the knee injury that he picked up in November.


Gerard Pique

A tearful Gerard Pique leaves the pitch on November 21, 2020© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown

Gerard Pique had to be replaced against Atletico Madrid on November 21 after picking up an injury to his right knee, and the centre-back is facing a long period on the sidelines.


Sergi Roberto

Barcelona's Sergi Roberto in action with Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos in La Liga at Camp Nou on December 18, 2019© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: Unknown

Sergi Roberto has recently recovered from coronavirus, but the Spain international is currently on the sidelines with a muscular problem, and it is unclear when the 28-year-old might be available to return.


Philippe Coutinho

Philippe Coutinho in action for Barcelona on December 13, 2020© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown

Philippe Coutinho recently underwent knee surgery to treat the problem that he picked up against Eibar at the end of December, and the Brazil international is expected to be out for at least the next three months.


Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on December 19, 2020© Reuters

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: January 17 (vs. Real Madrid/Athletic Bilbao)

Lionel Messi was absent against Sociedad due to a slight hamstring problem, but Koeman said after the match that he is hopeful of having the Argentine back for Sunday's final.


BARCELONA'S SUSPENSION LIST

Barca have no suspension concerns heading into the Spanish Super Cup final.


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Tables
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Atletico MadridAtletico1613213162541
2Real Madrid18114330151537
3Barcelona18104437172034
4Villarreal188822617932
5Real Sociedad1986529161330
6Sevilla179352115630
7Granada188372129-827
8Celta Vigo186572228-623
9CadizCadiz186571522-723
10Real Betis187292231-923
11Levante175662324-121
12Athletic Bilbao186392122-121
13Getafe175571518-320
14Valencia184772425-119
15EibarEibar184771518-319
16AlavesAlaves184681623-718
17Real Valladolid184681625-918
18ElcheElche163761421-716
19Osasuna183691527-1215
20Huesca181981428-1412

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