Barcelona Experiences Significant Bolstering for the Spanish Super Cup
Barcelona is set to benefit significantly for its Spanish Super Cup run, as per reports from sources like AS, if the information is reliable.
The most notable development concerning the Catalans lately is that, as stated by MARCA, President Joan Laporta has successfully secured a $104 million (€100 million) financial boost from the sale of VIP boxes at the revamping Spotify Camp Nou stadium.
Though the stadium hasn't yet been reopened, the urgency was due to a December 31 deadline associated with the registrations of Dani Olmo and Pau Victor.
The Spanish forwards, who were Barcelona's only summer acquisitions, were only eligible to play until that date due to a temporary permission granted in consideration of Andreas Christensen and Ronald Araujo's injuries.
Initially, it seemed there was a possible risk of preventing Olmo and Pau Victor from playing under Hansi Flick in the remaining part of 2024/2025. However, this concern now seems to be unfounded, offering a significant boost to Flick.
Moreover, according to AS, Lamine Yamal, Olmo's fellow Euro 2024 champion, who was injured in a clash with Leganes on December 15 and predicted to be out for three to four weeks, has shown a remarkable recovery.
Sunday's tests revealed that Yamal's right ankle has achieved full stability, enabling him to resume training on the pitch soon with the aim of being fit for the Spanish Super Cup.
Additionally, as reported by Mundo Deportivo, the Golden Boy winner made a shocking appearance at an open training session on Sunday morning at the Joan Gamper CT.
Barcelona's journey to reclaim the trophy it lost to Real Madrid at the start of 2024 begins on January 8 with a semi-final against Athletic Club in Saudi Arabia.
If the team can clear this hurdle, they will then face either Madrid or Mallorca in the final.
In light of the devastating 2-1 defeat suffered against Atletico Madrid, which eliminated Barcelona's six-point lead at the La Liga summit, Flick desperately needs Lamine to elevate team morale in Montjuic.
Atletico Madrid also participated in the Spanish Super Cup, facing Real Madrid in the final. Lamine Yamal's recovery from his injury is crucial for Athletic Club too, as they prepare to face Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup semifinals. Despite suffering a 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid, Barcelona's coach Hansi Flick is hopeful that Lamine Yammal's return can boost team morale ahead of the Super Cup.
