Barcelona supervisor Hansi Flick thought that he would have certainly one of his star forwards obtainable for El Clasico on Sunday. Simply over 48 hours forward of their conflict with Actual Madrid, contemporary doubts have emerged over the health of Raphinha.
The Brazilian ahead suffered a hamstring damage in opposition to Actual Oviedo final month, and was anticipated to be again in motion after the worldwide break. After lacking video games in opposition to Girona and Olympiakos, Raphinha returned to full coaching forward of the Clasico, seemingly recovered from his damage.
Raphinha absent from coaching once more forward of El Clasico
On Friday, after two periods with out points seemingly, Sport report that Raphinha was not in coaching simply two days forward of their journey to the Bernabeu. It’s definitely regarding information for the Blaugrana, who would have hoped that Raphinha might no less than come off the bench, with Ferran Torres additionally getting back from damage and anticipated to start out. His restoration continues with out problem, on a extra constructive notice.
Barcelona’s different health doubts
The opposite foremost concern for Flick comes within the type of Jules Kounde. Whereas SER Catalunya have reported that he’s anticipated to be again in coaching on Saturday and match for the Clasico, the Frenchman has missed the final two coaching periods as nicely, with muscle discomfort.
Tomorrow Koundé ought to practice and he must be obtainable for Sunday. @santiovalle
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) October 24, 2025
Frenkie de Jong has recovered from sickness and educated on Friday, however there was no replace on Andreas Christensen, who has not been seen in coaching since Monday, after struggling his personal spell of gastroentiritis.
Barcelona’s choices up entrance
Up entrance, Lamine Yamal appears on the right track to start out on the fitting, whereas Marcus Rashford’s type and health makes it probably he will likely be given a beginning spot too. Ferran Torres appears the most certainly to undergo the center, and if Raphinha is absent, then it will make up Flick’s thoughts for him. Exterior of that, Barcelona are comparatively skinny for choices, with Roony Bardghji or transferring Fermin Lopez ahead the one senior options.