Barcelona team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Real Madrid

Barcelona will be looking to reach the final of the Spanish Super Cup when they take on bitter rivals Real Madrid in the semi-finals of the competition on Wednesday.

The Catalan giants are the most successful team in the history of the tournament, lifting the trophy on 13 occasions, but they lost to Athletic Bilbao in last season's final.

Barcelona will enter the semi-final off the back of a 1-1 draw with Granada on Saturday, which has left them in sixth position in the La Liga table.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of the team's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the fixture with Real Madrid, who last won the Spanish Super Cup in 2020.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Knee Possible return date: Unknown

Martin Braithwaite continues to recover from knee surgery, and the experienced forward is not expected to be back on the field until February.

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Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Hamstring Possible return date: January 12 (vs. Real Madrid)

Ansu Fati picked up a hamstring problem during the clash with Celta Vigo at the start of November, but the Spaniard has been making excellent progress in his recovery and will be back against Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup providing that he does not suffer any further setbacks.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Muscle Possible return date: January 12 (vs. Real Madrid)

Pedri suffered a setback in his recovery from a muscular problem last year, but the Spain international is now closing in on a return and could be in the squad for this match.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Muscle Possible return date: Unknown

Barcelona revealed last month that Sergi Roberto needs to undergo surgery on a thigh problem, meaning that he will not be available for selection for at least the next four months.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Hand Possible return date: Unknown

Ronald Araujo will be on the sidelines for a number of weeks after suffering a hand injury during the Copa del Rey contest with Linares Deportivo, which has forced him to undergo an operation.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Calf Possible return date: Unknown

Frenkie de Jong could be on the sidelines for a number of weeks after suffering a calf injury during the Copa del Rey contest with Linares.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Hamstring Possible return date: Unknown

Eric Garcia is facing a period on the sidelines with the hamstring injury that he picked up during the league draw with Granada on Saturday.

Barcelona have no players suspended for this match, with Gavi available for selection despite being sent off in the La Liga clash with Granada on Saturday.