Barcelona to Challenge Rescheduling of Match Against Osasuna Due to Player Absences

Key Points:

• The match between Barcelona and Osasuna has been rescheduled to March 27.
• Players Raphinha and Araujo will be unavailable due to international commitments.
• The club plans to contest the Federation's decision.

Barcelona is facing challenges due to the rescheduling of their match against Osasuna, which will now take place on March 27. This decision will result in the absence of key players from the team, as Raphinha and Ronald Araujo will not be able to play due to their international obligations.

This was reported by The New York Times and L'Équipe. The match was originally scheduled for March 8 but was postponed due to the death of the team's doctor, Carles Minar. Now, under the new schedule, Barcelona will face Osasuna three days before their match against Girona in La Liga.

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced the new date despite the complications it creates for both teams. Barcelona expressed dissatisfaction, as players Raphinha and Araujo will not have time to return from international matches taking place on March 25.

The RFEF stated that moving the match to March 27 was the only viable option to maintain the integrity of the competition. They also acknowledged that this decision creates inconveniences for players who need to return from international duty.

Barcelona plans to contest this decision, as the absence of key players could impact their chances in the title race.

Upcoming Matches for Barcelona:

• Osasuna, home (La Liga), March 27
• Girona, home (La Liga), March 30
• Atletico Madrid, away (Copa del Rey semi-final), April 2
• Real Betis, home (La Liga), April 5
• Borussia Dortmund, home (first leg of Champions League quarter-finals), April 9

Tags: Sport/Football/La Liga (Spanish league)