Barcelona Faces Two Threats of Suspension Ahead of Visit to Belgium

Gilabola.com – Barcelona is threatened with a double suspension ahead of the Champions League match at home to Club Brugge, Thursday morning WIB 6 November 2025.

De Jong and Casado Must Avoid Yellow Cards

When Barca had to prepare to face Club Brugge in the Champions League, coach Hansi Flick faced a dilemma in midfield.

The Catalan club – who have had to contend with the absence of Pedri, are now threatened with playing without two key players who face suspension if they receive another yellow card. Namely, Frenkie de Jong and Marc Casado.

The two Blaugrana midfielders are in a difficult position at the moment. If either of them receives another yellow card against Brugge, then they will be suspended for the next preliminary match against Chelsea which will be held at Stamford Bridge.

For Hansi Flick – who already lacks mainstay options in midfield, this creates a dilemma that makes him feel very uncomfortable.

Lack of Player Options

Barcelona will travel to Belgium after securing a 3-1 win over Elche – a win that did a good job of boosting the morale of Flick’s squad, and helped them restore their confidence after defeat in El Clasico.

The match against Elche was also very crucial, because Barcelona could finally find a way to overcome Pedri’s absence.

The Spanish midfielder’s recovery is expected to take around a month, leaving Flick with very limited options in midfield.

In this situation, Flick will likely keep the De Jong – Casado duo in the double pivot position.

This duel worked efficiently in the match against Elche, where they offered balance and control. However, one more yellow card could create a significant player selection crisis in the Blaugrana squad.

Can’t Rely on Bernal Yet

Another situation also added to Flick’s tension, after Marc Bernal still had to be rested after being absent for a year due to a serious knee injury.

Flick is reluctant to rush into pressing the young midfielder too quickly, as he prioritizes Bernal’s long-term fitness over short-term needs.

If one of these players – De Jong or Casado, gets a yellow card at home to Brugge, then Barca will face Chelsea without a natural replacement, and this is a scenario Flick is keen to avoid.

For Barcelona, ​​the mission at home to Bruges is not just to win, but also to win without losing anyone for the crucial match at Stamford Bridge.