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FC Barcelona is preparing for an important challenge in the upcoming Clásico on October 25th. Marc Cucurella, the 28-year-old left-back of Real Madrid, is expected to be the one to stop Lamine Yamal, one of the main offensive threats of Hansi Flick's team. Among Real Madrid's signings, the former Chelsea player stands out due to the upcoming confrontation with the Barcelona winger.

The individual duel could heavily influence the match. Cucurella knows Lamine's traits, having shared the national team dressing room with him, and has defensive resources to limit his spaces. His presence poses a tactical issue for FC Barcelona, although there has been no statement from Flick specifying him as the most concerning signing.

Marc Cucurella, the €60 million signing threatening FC Barcelona

Real Madrid acquired Cucurella last summer from Chelsea in a deal worth €55 million fixed, plus an additional €5 million in variables. The Spanish international signed until June 2032, becoming one of Jose Mourinho's reinforcements for the second phase.

His signing was to have a left-back capable of defensively competing against wingers who constantly seek one-on-one situations. Precisely, that will be one of his main responsibilities against FC Barcelona.

Cucurella stands out for his ability to defend close to the attacker, anticipate movements, and make it difficult for his opponent to turn comfortably. These attributes will be crucial against Lamine, who typically starts from the right to seek shooting opportunities or create overloads through dribbling.

Furthermore, another relevant factor is that both have had numerous encounters with Spain. The defender knows Lamine's inside movements, changes of pace, and tendency to use his left foot to target the goal.

However, this knowledge works both ways. The FC Barcelona winger is also familiar with Cucurella's defending style, making the matchup depend on both their individual actions and the support they receive.

Real Madrid's plan to limit Lamine Yamal's influence

Cucurella's main challenge will be controlling Lamine's inside movements without completely abandoning his position. If the full-back decides to follow him towards the center, it could create spaces behind him that FC Barcelona will seek to exploit.

For that reason, the collaboration of Real Madrid's midfielders will be crucial. Mourinho will need his players to close off the passing lanes inside and prevent Lamine from consistently receiving the ball in favorable positions.

Barcelona's offensive context will also play a crucial role. Flick has options like Raphinha, Karim Adeyemi, and Gabriel Jesus that can influence the defensive support provided by the Madrid team and prevent all focus from being on the Spanish winger.

The match will also have an important circumstance for Mourinho. Vinicius Junior is serving a four-game suspension that, unless there is a change in the decision, will prevent him from participating in the Clásico. His absence will force the Portuguese coach to reorganize part of the attack.

For FC Barcelona, the next fixture will be on Sunday, October 25th, at 9:00 PM, at the Spotify Camp Nou. Before that clash, Flick will need to manage Lamine's minutes in their matches against Betis and PSG. As for Cucurella, he will still have Real Madrid's games against Sevilla and Leipzig before facing one of his main defensive challenges since joining the white club.

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