FC Barcelona's rescheduled LaLiga EA Sports clash against Osasuna is set for Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the Estadio Olímpico Lluís Companys. However, a major concern for the Catalan side is whether they will have Ronald Araújo and Raphinha available, as both players will be on international duty just days before the match.

International Duty Conflicts

📌 Araújo will play for Uruguay, while Raphinha will represent Brazil during the FIFA break.
📌 Both national teams have fixtures scheduled until March 25, giving the players only two days before Barcelona's match.
📌 Long travel distances and fatigue could impact their availability, as they will have little time for recovery after returning from South America.

LaLiga Rejected Barcelona’s Request for a Later Date

📌 Barcelona requested the match to be played in May, between Matchdays 37 and 38, to avoid conflicts with the FIFA international break.
📌 The RFEF denied the request, citing the need for final matchdays to be played simultaneously to ensure competitive fairness.
📌 Osasuna also supported the change, as their game against Athletic Club, originally scheduled for March 28, has now been moved to March 30.

Will Araújo and Raphinha Be Available?

📌 Their availability will depend on their physical condition after international duty.
📌 Hansi Flick and his staff will assess if they can start or if they should be used as substitutes.
📌 With Barcelona still competing in LaLiga, Champions League, and Copa del Rey, the coaching staff must carefully manage key players to avoid injuries.