FC Barcelona have received a timely boost in their La Liga title chase as star winger Raphinha is expected to receive medical clearance in time for the upcoming away game against CA Osasuna, as reported by Javi Miguel Club.
The Brazilian international suffered a right hamstring injury while on duty with Brazil in late March 2026 during a friendly against France. The initial prognosis sidelined him for approximately five weeks, causing him to miss key matches, including Champions League ties.
Positive Recovery Update
Recent reports indicate that Raphinha has made excellent progress in his rehabilitation. He is expected to return to full group training early this week and could get the medical green light before Barcelona’s trip to Pamplona.
The match against Osasuna is scheduled for May 2, 2026 (kick-off around 22:00 local time / 19:00 GMT, subject to confirmation) at Estadio El Sadar. While he may not start or play a full 90 minutes, sources suggest he could feature for a limited number of minutes to regain match sharpness.
This return is strategically timed, as Barcelona aim to build momentum ahead of the highly anticipated El Clásico against Real Madrid on May 10, 2026.