Barcelona Rest Key Players Ahead of Inter Clash

Barcelona, leading La Liga by four points over Real Madrid with five matches left, are set to face already-relegated Real Valladolid as they balance domestic and European ambitions. Coach Hansi Flick is rotating his squad, resting key players including Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Dani Olmo, and Ferran Torres ahead of the Champions League semi-final second leg against Inter Milan, which follows a 3-3 first-leg draw. Goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen returns after a seven-month injury absence, bolstering Barcelona's defense. Valladolid, struggling at the bottom of the table, will be without injured captain Javi Sanchez and aim to end their season on a positive note. Barcelona are still missing Robert Lewandowski and Alejandro Balde due to injury, but Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, and Ferran Torres are fit for European competition. The match will be televised on ESPN+ in the USA, Premier Sports in the UK, and other outlets worldwide.