Boost for Barcelona as Raphinha, Marc Bernal and Andreas Christensen train ahead of Osasuna clash

TL;DR

Barcelona receives a boost as Raphinha, Marc Bernal, and Andreas Christensen return to training ahead of the Osasuna match. Raphinha is back after a hamstring injury, while Bernal and Christensen are nearing full fitness.

Key points

Raphinha returns after five weeks out due to a hamstring injury
Marc Bernal is close to returning from an ankle issue
Andreas Christensen is nearing full fitness after a knee ligament injury
All three players trained with the first-team squad
Barcelona plays Osasuna on Saturday night

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Raphinha Dias trains during the match between FC Barcelona and FC Copenhagen, corresponding to matchday 8 of the league phase of the UEFA Champions League, at the Spotify Camp Nou, in Barcelona, Spain, on January 28, 2026. (Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images Hansi Flick has been handed a big boost ahead of the team’s final La Liga matches of the season as Raphinha, Marc Bernal and Andreas Christensen have trained with the first-team squad. Raphinha is back after five weeks out after a hamstring injury, while Bernal is closing in on a return to match action after an ankle problem. Christensen is also nearing full fitness after another long spell out. The Denmark international has been sidelined with a knee ligament injury but was back with the group again on Wednesday. The hope is that Bernal and Raphinha will be passed fit and be available to play against Osasuna on Saturday night, although they are more likely to have minutes against in El Clasico. Meanwhile, Christensen will be hoping he can enjoy some first-team minutes before the end of the season. The defender’s last appearance came back in December, and

Q&A

What injuries did Raphinha and Marc Bernal recover from?

Raphinha recovered from a hamstring injury, while Marc Bernal is returning from an ankle problem.

When is Barcelona's match against Osasuna scheduled?

Barcelona is set to play against Osasuna on Saturday night.

What is the status of Andreas Christensen's contract with Barcelona?

Andreas Christensen's contract is set to expire shortly, and he faces an uncertain future with the club.