Barcelona and Real Madrid face off in tonight’s Copa del Rey final on the back of a storm of controversy from the Los Blancos camp. The situation was resolved at the 11th hour with Real Madrid issuing a fresh statement denying rumours they were considering a boycott of the final itself.

With the matter now settled, Carlo Ancelotti is keen to focus on matters on the pitch, as he chases a domestic double against Hansi Flick’s treble hunters.

Hansi Flick will field his star eleven, taking into account that he will be without Balde and Lewandowski.

Hansi Flick has a very clear idea of ​​the lineup he will present this Saturday (10 p.m.) at La Cartuja Stadium to win the Copa del Rey. The German coach will hold nothing back, putting his best resources on the field.

Robert Lewandowski will also be out, with a hamstring injury. A notable absence, but one that Flick is confident he can cover with Ferran Torres, a player who is in exceptional form.

As for the Los Blancos, a late call will be made on the fitness of Kylian Mbappe with the France captain rated at 50-50 due to an ankle injury picked up in the UEFA Champions League exit against Arsenal. Antonio Rudiger and Ferland Mendy will come in from the midweek win at Getafe.

Dani Ceballos and Jude Bellingham will also start but captain Luka Modric’s position depends on Mbappe.