"Leading up to the contest, FC Barcelona have received a major boost as key winger Raphinha has resumed group training. Indeed, the Brazilian international completed part of the training session with the group today and everything suggests that he will be available to face Real Madrid on Sunday, according to Javi Miguel of AS. Raphinha's absence, for almost a month after suffering a right hamstring injury, has been deeply felt within the team."
"If his recovery continues positively, the plan is for Raphinha to complete a full session with the group on Thursday and receive medical clearance by Saturday. Although he is unlikely to start against Real Madrid given his recent inactivity, his presence on the bench would provide a significant morale boost for the squad. This is a welcome boost for the Blaugrana, who also welcomed Ferran Torres back from a muscle strain this week."
FC Barcelona secured a 6-1 Champions League win over Olympiacos and now shift focus to La Liga and the upcoming El Clasico at the Santiago Bernabeu against Real Madrid. Key winger Raphinha has resumed group training after nearly a month out with a right hamstring injury and completed part of a session, suggesting availability for Sunday. The plan is for him to finish a full group session on Thursday and receive medical clearance by Saturday. He is unlikely to start but could appear on the bench as a morale boost. Ferran Torres has also returned from a muscle strain and is expected to be available.
Read at Barca Universal
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