Barcelona have received a major boost ahead of their return to La Liga action, with Marc Casado cleared of a suspected adductor injury and expected to feature against Athletic Club on 22 November.
Hansi Flick oversaw a crucial 4-2 victory for FC Barcelona away at Celta Vigo, lifting his side to within three points of league leaders Real Madrid after a blistering performance spearheaded by Robert Lewandowski.
La Liga served up a gripping weekend of twists on Sunday, as Robert Lewandowski's hat-trick inspired Barcelona to a 4-2 victory over Celta Vigo, cutting Real Madrid's lead at the top to just three points after their stalemate at Rayo Vallecano.
Barcelona's mounting injury list has grown longer after defender Eric Garcia was diagnosed with a nasal fracture following their dramatic 3-3 draw with Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Hansi Flick has insisted that Barcelona will not abandon their attacking philosophy despite their defensive struggles following a 3-3 draw with Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
In UEFA Champions League action, Barcelona survived a 3-3 thriller against Club Brugge, Pafos stunned Villarreal 1-0, and Newcastle powered past Athletic Club 2-0 at St James' Park.