Flick gives eight Barcelona players five days off after Atletico win

Hansi Flick has granted eight Barcelona players five full days of rest, with the group not required back at the Ciutat Esportiva until next Monday, according to Get Spanish Football News.

The players involved are Wojciech Szczęsny, Alejandro Balde, Eric García, Gerard Martín, Gabriel Jesus, Brian Fariñas, Gavi and Karim Adeyemi. The report states they were either not called up for international duty by their national teams or were left out due to minor fitness complaints, and they attended training on Tuesday morning before their break.

The decision follows Barcelona's 2-1 win away to Atlético Madrid in La Liga, a result the report says kept the club top of the standings. Lamine Yamal was said to be working separately, alongside Álex González from the reserve team.