Barcelona and Osasuna must play their postponed La Liga match on March 27 after losing an appeal against the new date. Originally scheduled for March 8, the match was postponed due to the death of a Barca team doctor. Both clubs argued that the date would not provide players enough recovery time after international breaks. However, the Spanish Football Federation ruled that the earliest possible match date must be honored. Consequently, Barcelona may be without key players Raphinha and Ronald Araujo due to their international commitments.
Barcelona and Osasuna contested the rescheduling of their La Liga match to March 27, arguing it does not allow enough rest post-international break for players.
Despite requests for alternative dates, the RFEF stands firm on rules requiring postponed matches to be rescheduled at the earliest opportunity.
With the March 27 fixture confirmed, Barcelona may be without key players Raphinha and Ronald Araujo due to their international commitments on March 25.
The ongoing league situation raises concerns about player fatigue, particularly for those involved in international fixtures just before league matches.
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