World Sports: Phelan is expected to start in the El Clasico. The player has scored twice at the Bernabeu

Spanish media "World Sports" reported that Ferran is expected to start in the national derby.

Western media pointed out that the absence of Lewandowski and Rafinha poses a major challenge for Flick in deploying the national derby forward, but the Barcelona coach will welcome back Ferran Torres, who has fully recovered. Phelan has been selected for the midweek Champions League match against Olympiacos and will start at the Bernabeu on Sunday, a stadium that has seen him score twice.

Phelan scored for Real Madrid at home for the first time in the shocking 0-4 victory in La Liga in the 2021-22 season. Xavi was in charge at the time, and the forward scored the third goal of the night.

The second goal at the Bernabeu is accompanied by bitter memories. The following season, Barcelona lost 1-3 away from home, and Ferran became the only scorer for the visiting team. His goal revived suspense late in the game, but Rodrigo's stoppage-time penalty ended any hope.

In addition to scoring twice at the Bernabeu, Ferran Torres also scored a key equalizer against Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final last season. It was his 2-2 goal in the 82nd minute that dragged the game into overtime. In the end, Conde won and helped Flick's Barcelona win the cup.

Other players in the team who have scored Real Madrid goals in away games include: Fermin, Yamal, Christensen, Araujo, and the injured Lewandowski and Rafinha.