Barcelona are set to receive a double injury boost as 2 key stars target medical clearance ahead of this weekend’s clash with Osasuna.
The pair have been sidelined for several weeks with separate hamstring and ankle issues, limiting Hansi Flick’s options as the Catalan side push to seal the title with a string of high‑stakes fixtures.
Their projected return comes at an ideal moment, with the Blaugrana already leading the table and needing every available body as they enter the final stretch of the campaign.
Barcelona’s medical staff are taking a cautious but optimistic approach, aiming to pass both players fit in time for Saturday’s game while still protecting their long‑term availability for the potential title‑sealing fixtures that follow.
The key Barcelona duo due to receive the green light for the Osasuna clash are Raphinha and Marc Bernal.
Raphinha, the 28‑year‑old Brazilian winger, has been out since late March after picking up a right‑hamstring injury while on international duty with Brazil, missing several key league and Champions League fixtures.
His return would restore one of Barcelona’s primary wide threats, offering both goal‑output and high‑pressing intensity on the right flank.
The teenager’s presence gives Flick a more compact, mobile option in the base of the midfield, improving Barcelona’s control and defensive shape without relying solely on veteran bodies.
While Flick is expected to manage minutes carefully, even limited involvement from both could tilt the balance in Barcelona’s favour as they look to maintain a comfortable lead in the title race.
The Osasuna clash might not be the biggest fixture on paper, but for a side aiming to wrap up the league without late‑season hiccups, having two key players cleared at the right moment makes all the difference.
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