Barcelona Prepare for Copa del Rey Clash with Betis: Pablo Torre Pushes for Starting Role
Barcelona face a challenging Copa del Rey last-16 match against Real Betis tonight at the Olympic Stadium in Montjuïc. After winning the Spanish Super Cup last Sunday, coach Hansi Flick plans to make several changes to the starting lineup to manage physical fatigue and keep his key players fit.
According to the Spanish newspaper El Nacional, one player strongly linked to the starting XI is Pablo Torre. The young midfielder has asked for the chance to start, following his strong performance in the previous round of the cup, where he began against Barbastro. Torre is eager to prove himself as a reliable option for Flick, who views him as an exciting prospect for upcoming matches.
In this context, Flick is considering giving Lamine Yamal some rest. Yamal has been a regular starter recently, playing a key role in the Spanish Super Cup, but given his youth and the number of games he has played lately, the coaching staff believes it’s wise to limit his minutes in this match.
For Flick, the match against Betis is an opportunity to maintain the team’s competitive edge while ensuring the physical well-being of his key players. The German coach also aims to continue evaluating players like Pablo Torre, who have shown great motivation and desire to contribute in future matches.
