Spanish sources say Thiago Alcantara is expected to take on the role of interim coach for Barca in the El Clasico against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu on October 26.

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Thiago is expected to replace Hansi Flick to lead Barca against Real Madrid, if the German captain is not cleared of the card. Photo: ESPN FC

If this happens, it will mark the first time that assistant Thiago takes on the role of Barca head coach in one of the most anticipated matches of the season.

Thiago Alcantara, only 34 years old, retired early last year after leaving Liverpool . He is a top talented midfielder, but his career has been affected by injuries.

The former midfielder, born in 1991, was Pep Guardiola's favorite player, playing for Barca and then following him to Bayern Munich, before spending the last four years of his career at Liverpool, under Jurgen Klopp.

Last July, Thiago surprised everyone by being present alongside Hansi Flick in Barca's pre-season but then asked for leave for personal reasons.

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Hansi Flick received two consecutive yellow cards (red cards) for his reaction, in the match Barca 2-1 Girona. Photo: ESPN FC

In September this year, Barca's homepage officially confirmed that the former Spanish midfielder had joined Hansi Flick's coaching staff, involving professional work, preparing training plans and assisting the German captain in daily training activities.

It should also be added that Thiago also played for Bayern under Hansi Flick and together they won the treble in the 2019/20 campaign (Bundesliga, German Cup and Champions League).

According to Mundo, Barca are appealing the red card (2 yellow cards) given to Hansi Flick by referee Jesus Gil Manzano in the 2-1 win over Girona last weekend. The Catalan team hopes their captain can still be in charge of Barca's match against Real Madrid.

However, in case the appeal fails, Thiago Alcantara is the most likely solution.

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