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Three Barcelona players will miss the first pre-season test against C.C
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Three Barcelona players will miss the first pre-season test against C.C

Three FC Barcelona players, Ronald Araujo, Alejandro Balde and Hafid Garba, will miss the team's first friendly match of the season against CE Europa. The match is an opportunity to highlight the talents of young players.

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Three Barcelona players will miss the first pre-season test against C.C

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Background

Ronald Araujo, considered one of Barcelona's key defenders, continues to work individually after returning from international duty. While Alejandro Balde follows a special fitness program, which reflects the importance of maintaining players' fitness before the start of the season. Their absence from the match may open the way for other players to show their potential in Barcelona's squad.

Why is this important?

The absence of Ronald Araujo, Alejandro Balde and Hafid Garba from the friendly match against CE Europa poses a challenge for Barcelona at the beginning of the pre-season. This match is an opportunity for young players to show their skills, especially with changes in the opposing team. The absence of these players may affect the balance of the team, which makes it important to evaluate the available alternatives.

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  • Three Barcelona players will miss the first pre-season test against C.C.
  • Three FC Barcelona players, Ronald Araujo, Alejandro Balde and Hafid Garba, will miss the team's first friendly match of the season against CE Europa. The match is an opportunity to highlight the talents of young players.
  • Three Barcelona players confirmed to miss first pre-season test against CE Europa.
After 15 intense training sessions, Barcelona's players will finally get their first chance to experience competing in a match. Hansi Flick's team faces CE Europa this evening at 20:00 CET, behind closed doors at the Joan Gamper Sports City.

The Europa side, which competes in the Spanish top flight (Primera RFEF), comes after a summer full of big changes, including the departure of coach Aday Benitez and a number of key players such as Jordi Cano. Although the opposing team is rebuilding, this match provides an opportunity for Barcelona's young players to show their skills in the first team environment.

According to a report by Sport, three current players training with the first team are expected to miss the match. As Ronald Araujo continues to work individually after returning from international duty earlier this week, it is expected that he will not return to group training until the team arrives in Birmingham. Therefore, he will not participate in today's match.

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Alejandro Balde is also following an individual fitness programme, and has not trained with the main group since Saturday, meaning he will not feature against Europa either. The third player absent is Hafid Garba, who has been unavailable since last Friday due to a fever and continues to recover.

Although the Catalans view this match as a training match rather than a traditional friendly, it represents an important opportunity for Flick to assess his squad ahead of the training camp in England next week. Barcelona will travel to Birmingham on Monday for a preparation camp that runs until August 4. During this trip, Barcelona will take on Birmingham City on July 31 before facing Preston North End in another training match on August 4.

For today's match, Flick is expected to choose two different lineups, with each team playing in a half. The German coach has a large squad to choose from, including 17 players from Barcelona's Atek and Juanel A, as well as top stars such as Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Wojciech Szczechny, Andreas Christensen, Mark Casado, Gerard Martin, Marc Bernal, Hector Forte and Ronny Bardjaj.

One question remains regarding Ter Stegen, who is still in negotiations over a potential move to Ajax. While awaiting the final administrative details of the transfer, Flick may distribute goalkeeping duties between Szczesny, Aaron Jakupovic, and youngster Iker Rodriguez. Karim Adeyemi, on the other hand, is not expected to make his unofficial debut, as he only completed one training session with his new teammates on Friday, and is considered unlikely to feature, with only a surprise appearance likely.

What's next?

After this match, Barcelona will prepare to travel to Birmingham for a training camp that extends until August 4. Araujo and Balde are expected to return to group training after the camp, which could strengthen coach Hansi Flick's options. Meanwhile, the young players will have to take advantage of the opportunity to prove their worth during the pre-season.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the players who will miss Barcelona's match against CE Europa?

Ronald Araujo, Alejandro Balde, and Hafid Garba will miss the match.

Why does Ronald Araujo miss the match?

Ronald Araujo is absent as he is working individually after returning from international duty.

When will the Barcelona vs CE Europa match take place?

The match will take place at 20:00 CET.

Where will the match between Barcelona and CE Europa be held?

The match will be held behind closed doors at Joan Gamper Sports City.

What is the importance of the Barcelona vs. CE Europa match?

The match represents an opportunity for Barcelona's young players to show their skills ahead of the training camp in England.

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