"The past few months have been quite difficult for Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado, as he has found regular game-time hard to come by this season. The La Masia graduate, who enjoyed a proper breakthrough into the first team last season, is low on the pecking order under Hansi Flick. The likes of Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Dani Olmo, Eric Garcia, and even Marc Bernal appear to be ahead of Casado in the manager's preference order."
"However, on 25 January, Casado received a major opportunity in the league match against Real Oviedo. He was once again given 90 minutes, and his performance satisfied Flick. Since then, to a greater or lesser extent, he has featured in every match: FC Copenhagen (12 minutes), Elche (6 minutes), Albacete (25 minutes) and RCD Mallorca (90 minutes). The match against Oviedo was particularly decisive."
Marc Casado struggled for regular game time this season and dropped down the pecking order behind Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Dani Olmo, Eric Garcia and Marc Bernal. Interest from Atletico Madrid and Galatasaray emerged during the winter transfer window. Hansi Flick blocked any January exit and reassured Casado that he will be important, whether as a starter or a second-half substitute. Casado missed the first three matches of 2026 and featured briefly in some cup and league fixtures. A 90-minute performance against Real Oviedo on 25 January satisfied Flick and led to regular appearances with varied minutes.
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