Barcelona fans finally have reason to celebrate as Raphinha <\/b>is set to return to the squad for the crucial upcoming clash against Osasuna<\/b>\u00a0on May 3, 2026. The Brazilian winger, who has been instrumental for Hansi Flick\u2019s side this season, is expected to receive the medical green light after recovering from a hamstring injury sustained during the international break in late March.<\/p>\nWhy Raphinha\u2019s Return Matters<\/h3>\n
With Lamine Yamal <\/b>\u00a0reportedly sidelined for the remainder of the season due to his own hamstring woes, the timing of Raphinha\u2019s comeback couldn\u2019t be better. Before his injury, the 29-year-old was in sensational form, tallying 19 goals and 8 assists<\/b>\u00a0in 31 appearances during the 2025\u201326 campaign. His absence was felt deeply, notably during Barcelona\u2019s Champions League exit against Atl\u00e9tico Madrid.<\/p>\nRoad to El Cl\u00e1sico<\/h3>\n
While the fixture against Osasuna at El Sadar is the immediate priority to help secure the *La Liga title,<\/b> the coaching staff is viewing it as a warm-up. The ultimate goal is to have Raphinha at full match sharpness for the high-stakes El Cl\u00e1sico <\/b>against Real Madrid on May 11 at the Spotify Camp Nou.<\/p>\nBarcelona\u2019s Injury Update<\/h3>\n
Raphinha<\/b>:Expected to play minutes against Osasuna.
\nJo\u00e3o Cancelo<\/b>: Available for selection after a minor scare against Celta Vigo.
\nLamine Yamal<\/b>:Likely out for the season.<\/p>\n
As Barcelona enters the final stretch of the season, Raphinha\u2019s veteran presence and clinical finishing might be the final piece of the puzzle to secure domestic silverware.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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