Barcelona, Raphinha, Frenkie de Jong and Hansi Flick
16 October 2026
Barcelona have received a major fitness boost ahead of matches against Real Betis, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid. Raphinha has recovered sufficiently from a hamstring injury to return to the squad, while Frenkie de Jong is also available after a lengthy knee problem.
Raphinha returned to training on Thursday after missing victories over Getafe and Galatasaray. Coach Hansi Flick confirmed both players could feature against Betis but intends to manage their minutes carefully. Barcelona are preparing for a demanding sequence that includes a Champions League visit to PSG followed by El Clasico.