Spain — Star midfielder Pedri is set to return to the starting lineup for his club Barcelona, as confirmed by head coach Hansi Flick. Barcelona faces a crucial and highly challenging match as they travel to face Atletico Madrid on Tuesday in a key fixture of the Spanish football league (La Liga). Meanwhile, Real Madrid will play away to Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday. Flick stated at a press conference: "We have struggled this season." Barcelona currently tops the standings with 34 points, ahead of Real Madrid (33 points) and Atletico Madrid (31 points). The player, who is a key engine in the Catalan team's midfield, had been absent for a month due to a muscle injury before coming on in the second half of the win over Alaves on Saturday (2-1).
