Final Preparations in Catalunya

The Blaugrana wrapped up their pre-season over the weekend, and now all eyes are locked on their opening La Liga fixture against RCD Mallorca. Head coach Hansi Flick is reportedly fine-tuning his squad at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper, making big decisions on who makes the starting XI.

But here’s where it gets interesting — omo, this is going to be hot — four La Masia youngsters are still very much in the mix with the big boys.

The Four Names to Watch

According to Capdevila, the players in question are:

• Pedro ‘Dro’ Fernández
• Toni Fernández
• Guille Fernández
• Jofre Torrents

It’s claimed that all four trained alongside the first-team stars again on Tuesday morning, just four days before the league opener. The big question now is whether Flick will take any of them to Mallorca this weekend.

What’s at Stake

For these youngsters, this is a golden chance. Training with the senior squad so close to the season start is no small thing — omo, if any of them make the matchday list, social media go scatter.

However, there’s still the matter of registration and squad slots, with reports suggesting Flick’s final decision could come down to late calls on player eligibility.

Barcelona’s youth academy, La Masia, has a history of producing world-class stars, so fans will be watching closely to see if the next big thing is already knocking on the door.