Dani Olmo was highlighted by his teammates during the Spanish Super Cup coronation celebrations on Sunday after being requalified (provisionally) to play.
He had not played since December 21 during the defeat against Atlético de Madrid (1-2). Sunday, Dani Olmo (26) returned to the field by participating for a little over half an hour in FC Barcelona's big victory against Real Madrid (5-2) in the final of the Spanish Super Cup. A few days earlier, the Spanish international (41 caps, 11 goals) had been requalified as a precaution by the Spanish sports council to play again, just like his partner Pau Victor.
“It’s your time”
The two players were no longer registered on Barça's list of eligible players to participate in competitions since January 1 due to non-compliance with the club's financial fair play. After a long standoff (which is still far from over), Barça received their requalification before the final. Coming into play in place of Lamine Yamal (59th), he was highlighted by his partners at the end of the match.
The latter sent him to celebrate the title alone in front of the supporters. “This is your moment,” the club wrote on According to Sport, the uncertainty around Dani Olmo and Pau Victor has united the Catalan locker room around their two players. After learning of the temporary lifting of their suspension on Wednesday, Joan Laporta exulted, throwing insults and cries of relief in the aisles of the Saudi stadium. The news visibly relieved the entire workforce.
Hansi Flick, Catalan coach, praised this unity that he found on the pitch. “We played a great match,” said the German after the match. “Today is a day to be positive and optimistic. The team is incredible. The players already feel that we are a great team. I can only congratulate the team. We have always remained united. We have defended and attacked together.”
