English Premier League
Barcelona name Hamza Abdulkarim in El Clasico squad amid four injury absences
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has included Hamza Abdulkarim in his attacking options for Sunday’s El Clasico against Real Madrid, while four players are missing from the squad because of injury.
Dani Olmo, Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia and Andreas Christensen were all left out of the Barcelona squad for the 10th round of La Liga fixture. The match is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 25 October 2026.
The inclusion of Hamza Abdulkarim gives Flick an additional attacking option as Barcelona prepare to face their nearest rivals. Barcelona published the squad announcement on 25 October 2026.
Barcelona currently lead the La Liga table with 27 points. Real Madrid are third on 21 points.
Flick’s squad is:
Goalkeepers:
Joan Garcia, Szczesny, Livakovic.
Defenders:
Joao Cancelo, Balde, Cubarsi, Xavi Espart, Gerard Martin, Alex Campos.
Midfielders:
Brian Farinas, Gavi, Fermin, Pedri, Rodri, De Jong, Bernal, Orian Jorin.
Forwards:
Gabriel Jesus, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Adeyemi, Gordon, Hamza Abdulkarim.