The three stars that Xavi hopes to recover for the classic against Real Madrid

Next weekend, FC Barcelona led by Xavi Hernández will have a difficult test after having beaten Shaktar Donetsk for the UEFA Champions League. They will have to face Real Madrid in the spanish classic corresponding to the local tournament and the result will be vital in terms of aspirations for the rest of the season in the Spanish League.

For the match against the kkrainians, Xavi was unable to recover any of the injured players, who were up to six. Cases of Pedri, Robert Lewandowski, Frenkie De Jong, Raphinha, Jules Koundé and Sergi Roberto. The last two are ruled out for the Classic but the first four still have options, some more than others. Of course, the coach has already made it clear that everything will depend on the feelings that the players have whether or not they enter the squad against Real Madrid with a medical discharge under their arm.

The point is that, with Thursday and Friday still ahead, the Barça coach still trusts that he will be able to have two or three of the injured players at his disposal on Saturday. Sadly, Pedri is the player who would do best to recover and the one he least trusts in having on the list. On the other hand, Lewandowski has not yet thrown in the towel. The polish striker suffered a sprained ankle against Porto, on the second matchday of the Champions League, but he is already quite recovered and is looking forward to participating in the spanish classic. While Frenkie De Jong's injury to the syndesmosis is more complicated and, furthermore, the dutchman is more cautious when it comes to taking risks when he still feels pain. In any case, he is not ruled out and is exploring his options.

Xavi's words regarding the injured

Xavi Hernández, FC Barcelona coach, reiterated his hope of being able to recover one of the injured players ahead of the classic to play on Saturday, in Montjuïc, against Real Madrid: "The evolution and their feelings will determine who is there, but I remain optimistic that one of them will be there on Saturday against Real Madrid".