Flick Makes a Bold Call: Yamal Benched as Barca Chase Spanish Super Cup Glory

Flick's plan for the final

A Spanish press report reveals a heavyweight surprise being prepared by German Hans Flick, the Barcelona coach, before facing Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final, kicking off soon.

The Spanish Super Cup will be broadcast via the Eight app, the exclusive broadcaster of the Roshen Saudi League.

According to the Spanish daily Sport, Lamine Yamal will not start the match and will sit on the bench, after coach Hans Flick decided not to risk him, preferring to preserve the player's health at this sensitive stage of the season.

Rotation and pacing for the final

Flick's decision sits within a clear plan aimed at reaching the final with as many physically ready players as possible, especially given fixture congestion and the short gap between matches.

Meanwhile, Flick is expected to rotate several defenders as part of a strategy that may surprise some, but reflects a balance between intensity and physical readiness.

The report notes that Flick approaches the current phase with careful calculations, keeping the ultimate aim of contending for the trophy while preserving his core players' health.

One thing's for sure: in football, plans change faster than a ref's mind.

Hope Yamal is on the bench for a good reason.