Ancelotti thinks Madrid will have to 'minimise Olmo's quality'

Los Blancos boss Carlo Ancelotti spoke ahead of the Spanish Super Cup final against Barca. The Italian is conscious of the precautionary measure granted to Barcelona by Spain's National Sports Council (CSD) and aware that Olmo will play, he said his side should try to minimise the quality of the Spanish international if he does play.

Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo will be able to play after the Catalans were controversially granted a temporary licence for him by Spain's national sports council (CSD). "Olmo will play and we have to minimise his quality," said Ancelotti, who has resisted giving his opinion about the case which has aggravated Spanish football.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Olmo was ready to play but suggested he might not start after Gavi shone in the semi-final against Athletic Bilbao in the attacking midfield role. "Gavi had a great performance against Athletic, he's got confidence... I think he's is going to play, but I am not 100 percent sure of who will play," said Flick.

The Super Cup offers the German coach's first chance of silverware since arriving at Barcelona. "If we win, we will have more confidence for the rest of the season," added Flick. "Winning the game would be something really big for everyone."