BARCELONA, April 10, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - In the wake of Barcelona's Champions League quarter-final first leg defeat by Atletico Madrid, coach Hansi Flick faces a dilemma for Saturday's La Liga derby clash against Espanyol. The worst case scenario would be suffering a first league defeat at Camp Nou since its reopening before being eliminated from the Champions League anyway in the Spanish capital. Midfielder Pedri Gonzalez is fundamental for Barca but came off at half-time in the defeat by Atletico, with a minor physical issue. Atletico Madrid visit Sevilla on Saturday and Diego Simeone is certain to rest several key players. FixturesFriday (all times GMT)Real Madrid v Girona (1900)SaturdayReal Sociedad v Alaves (1200), Elche v Valencia (1415), Barcelona v Espanyol (1630), Sevilla v Atletico Madrid (1900)SundayOsasuna v Real Betis (1200), Mallorca v Rayo Vallecano (1415), Celta Vigo v Real Oviedo (1630), Athletic Bilbao v Villarreal (1900)MondayLevante v Getafe (1900)

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 10, 2026 05:01 UTC