Barcelona Receive Major Boost Ahead of El Clásico as Balde Returns to Training
Barcelona have received a timely boost ahead of their crucial La Liga showdown with Real Madrid this Sunday, as Alejandro Balde has returned to first-team training. The young left-back’s presence comes as welcome news to manager Hansi Flick, who is looking to reignite the team’s spirit following their Champions League semi-final exit to Inter Milan.
Currently sitting four points clear of Madrid at the top of the table with 79 points, Barcelona are aiming to seal the La Liga title by defeating their fiercest rivals. Balde’s recovery from injury adds much-needed depth to the squad ahead of this potential title decider.
According to journalist Javi Miguel, Balde joined group training on Thursday and is also scheduled for individual recovery sessions, making him a likely inclusion in the matchday squad for El Clásico.
So far this season, Balde has made 43 appearances, scoring once and registering 10 assists, underlining his importance as both a defensive and attacking outlet on the left flank.
