Flick’s Bold Barça Call: Araújo Returns as Barcelona Gear Up for the Spanish Super Cup
5 January 2026
Barcelona's Spanish Super Cup Squad
Hans Flick, Barcelona's coach, announced his squad for the Spanish Super Cup, streamed via the Eight app—the exclusive broadcaster of the Roshen Saudi League.
Barça heads to Saudi Arabia later today to compete in the tournament alongside Athletic Bilbao, Atletico Madrid, and Real Madrid.
The players trained on Monday at the Joan Gamper sports complex before departing for the Kingdom.
A key update in Flick's selection is the return of Uruguayan defender Ronald Araújo, who had not appeared in official lists since November 25 against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Araújo had taken a brief pause to focus on personal matters; although not included in the derby list, he joined the squad at Espanyol's stadium and has trained with his teammates since Christmas.
Gavi was ruled out of the trip, continuing his recovery from an injury that required a second operation.
Gavi will remain in Barcelona to focus on his return according to the schedule. Despite steady progress, a comeback soon remains uncertain.
Andreas Christensen will also stay in Barcelona due to travel restrictions linked to his ongoing rehabilitation; long trips are currently not advisable as he recovers.
The complete Barcelona squad is listed in the article, with a mix of established stars and returning players.
Details and the full roster are provided in the original text.
Barça heads to Saudi Arabia for a high-stakes encounter in the Spanish Super Cup, a tournament that always comes with extra drama and a splash of sunshine.
Two light-hearted notes to finish: If the tactics sheet starts singing, Barça would win by chorus. And if confidence equaled goals, this squad could open its own bakery—because they bake in the heat of competition.
Punchline 1: Barca's plan is so sharp that even the nets are filing for overtime—goal after goal, with a side of sarcasm.
Punchline 2: If this squad were a sniper rifle, the aim is clean, the timing is precise, and the press conference is the echo—silence, then victory.
