BALE IN THE STORM:
-The Welshman and James return to Zidane's squad.
-The cup is the only trophy the manager is missing.
- Game in Salamanca threatened by snowfall.
- Odriozola linked with exit, Mbappe still hoped for.
BARCELONA:
-Rodrigo Moreno set to be Setien's number 9.
-Messi, Pique and Busquets do not travel for Ibiza tie.
PLAYING THE B SIDE:
- A Madrid made up of squad players, plus Bale and James, will star in the cup against Unionistas.
-Setien allows Messi, Busquets and Pique to miss Ibiza trip.
CASTING:
- Barca analyse various names to fill the gap left by injured Luis Suarez.
- They're looking for a reasonable price and a high level - Aubameyang and Rodrigo Moreno continue as favourites.