CONFIRMED lineups for Barca v Osasuna

The initial fixture between Barcelona and Osasuna was postponed on March 8 after the death of club doctor Carles Minarro Garcia and despite appeals from both clubs, given the quick turnaround following the international break, it was decided that the duel will go ahead on Thursday night.

For Barcelona, this means Raphinha will be unavailable after he was involved in the South American World Cup qualifying fixtures this week. The Brazilian winger returned to Catalunya ahead of the match on Wednesday, but Flick insisted on resting him after his long flights overseas.

Uruguay international Araujo was also set to be ruled out for the same reason as Raphinha, but recent reports have informed that the 26-year-old has made himself available to the squad after speaking with the Barca head coach. Flick is unlikely to start him and could opt to leave him on the bench.

The pair's absence could prove costly for Barca, who have a chance to pull away from Real Madrid in La Liga. Elsewhere for the Catalans, Ter Stegen, Bernal and Christensen are all ruled out with injuries, with youngsters Casado and Cubarsi also adding their names to the list over the break.

Casado will be on the sidelines for the next two months after partially tearing a knee ligament, while Cubarsi sprained his ankle during Spain's Nations League quarter-final first leg with the Netherlands. Fortunately for the club, centre-back Martinez should make his comeback from a knee injury.

On the other hand, Osasuna are guaranteed to be without Torro due to suspension by yellow card accumulation, while Boyomo remains a doubt after returning from international duty with Cameroon. Bayern loanee Zaragoza could be out with a hamstring injury, as centre-back Garcia is also a doubt.

Barcelona's starting XI: Szczesny (GK), Kounde, Garcia, Martinez, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Gavi, Ferran and Olmo.

Osasuna's starting XI: Herrera (GK); Areso, Catena, Herrando, Cruz; Moncayola, Ibanez, Oroz; Munoz. Garcia and Arnaiz.