FC Barcelona has received a major boost as two key stars have officially returned and are available for the clash against Osasuna.
The pair had been out for several weeks with hamstring and ankle injuries that disrupted Hansi Flick’s planning at a pivotal stage of the season, but both have completed their rehabilitation protocols and been cleared by the club’s medical staff.
Their return comes at a perfect moment, as Barcelona looks to close out the title in the final stretch of the campaign without over‑relying on a compressed squad.
Flick is expected to manage their minutes carefully, using them mainly as substitutes before reintegrating them into the starting XI in subsequent fixtures.
The two key Barcelona stars who have officially returned are Raphinha and Marc Bernal. Raphinha, the 28‑year‑old Brazilian winger, missed about five weeks after picking up a right‑hamstring injury while on international duty with Brazil in late March, as per the official Barcelona squad list.
His comeback restores one of Barcelona’s most dangerous wide threats, combining speed, ball‑carrying ability, and goal‑threat in the final third.
Bernal, the 18‑year‑old defensive midfielder, has been out for around four weeks with a left‑ankle issue but has now regained full fitness and is fit for selection.
The teenager offers depth and flexibility in the engine room, capable of shielding the back line and pressing high alongside the Blaugrana’s more advanced midfielders.
For Barcelona, the double return is a major psychological and tactical lift.
Their availability does not guarantee nominations from the start, but their inclusion in the matchday group turns what could have been a physically draining fixture into a more controlled, win‑focused assignment.
If Barcelona can handle their reintroduction wisely, this medical‑green‑light moment could quietly shape the final weeks of the title race.
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