Will Pedri start for Barcelona against Real Madrid? Xavi delivers update on midfielder ahead of blockbuster Supercopa de Espana final

Xavi provided an update on the Spanish midfielder's condition, who played his first Barcelona game since picking up a muscular injury mid-December, after he replaced Sergio Roberto in the 61st minute. The manager confirmed that the player has fully regained fitness and is ready to start against arch-rivals Real Madrid in the Super Cup final on Sunday.

When asked at the post-match press conference if Pedri will start against Los Blancos, the Blaugrana manager said: "Yes, he's (Pedri) fine. I talked to him and he's ready, yes."

Xavi was also asked if he would field a four-man midfield in the final, to which he added: "I don't rule out anything. We'll prepare for this match in the best way. I haven't decided the plan nor the starting XI for the final. We don't know how the players have ended today, considering fatigue and injuries."

Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal were on target for the Catalan giants as they picked up a comfortable 2-0 win over Osasuna on Thursday. With a late strike in the match, 16-year-old Yamal became the youngest goalscorer in the competition's history.

Barcelona will next be in action against Los Blancos in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday. They will hope to repeat their performance from last season where they outclassed their arch-rivals 3-1 to bag the title - and Xavi certainly thinks they can do the same second time around.