Raphinha Continues to Shine with Brazil, Which, on This Occasion, Will Be a Problem for Barça. His presence for the next match against Argentina, which will be played during the early hours of Tuesday the 25th to Wednesday the 26th, was uncertain. If he had received a yellow card against Colombia, he would have been suspended, missing the next match, facilitating his desired return to Barcelona.
Finally, Raphinha Didn't See the Yellow Card and Even Led Brazil's Agonizing Victory Against the Colombian Team. Having to be available for the important clash against Argentina, it is already assumed in Barcelona that the forward's presence for the postponed LaLiga match against Osasuna is ruled out.
Considering the schedule of the match between Argentina and Brazil, Raphinha would have to go directly to the airport as soon as the match ends... almost without showering. Even so, he would arrive in the Catalan capital just in time to be present at the Barça-Osasuna... which LaLiga has rescheduled precisely for Thursday, March 27th.
Raphinha, a Tough Loss for Hansi Flick
Hours after Brazil's recent match, Raphinha Has Already Spoken with Hansi Flick, Confirming That His Presence Against Osasuna Is Practically Ruled Out. This is a major setback for the German coach, having given him the great role of leader and losing him for such an important match where there will be so much accumulated fatigue.
Initially, Raphinha Would Have Started in This Match, Which Was Eventually Postponed Due to the Sudden Death of Doctor Carles Miñarro.
Despite having other available dates and potentially freeing others if Barça is eliminated from the Copa del Rey or Champions, LaLiga has decided to reschedule it as soon as possible. This decision is not understood by the Catalans nor Osasuna, who had a match 24 hours later against Athletic Club. Due to this change of plans, that match has also been rescheduled on the calendar.
Barça Doesn't Understand It
There Has Been a Lot of Rush in LaLiga to Schedule the Postponed Match Between Barça and Osasuna as Soon as Possible. All this, despite both teams being disadvantaged by the final date, requesting a change in plans. No one understands it, especially when, looking back a few years, Madrid was allowed to play between matchdays 37 and 38 when there was an available date.
The anger is total. No one understands the decision, and both clubs are disadvantaged. The perfect example is Raphinha, who will miss the match against Osasuna. But like him, there are others, such as Araújo.