The Barcelona vs Osasuna match, initially scheduled to happen this previous weekend, was postponed as a result of sudden passing of Barcelona’s first-team physician, Carles Minarro.
Following the tragic incident, Barcelona requested the postponement out of respect for Minarro, with La Liga and Osasuna agreeing to delay the fixture.
Now, the Spanish soccer authorities are confronted with a troublesome choice concerning a brand new date for the match.
It was reported earlier that the match might get rescheduled to Might, however a current report from Sergio Fernandez suggests La Liga is going through an important choice to make.
Barcelona-Osasuna match might happen in March or Might
As per the report, one of many attainable reschedule dates being thought of is Thursday, March 27.
Barcelona might miss out on Araujo and Raphina if Osasuna match will get performed in March (Picture by Alex Caparros/Getty Pictures)
Nonetheless, Barcelona are against this selection as it could imply enjoying with out key South American gamers, together with Ronald Araujo and Raphinha, who will probably be on worldwide responsibility.
Given the significance of the match within the context of Barcelona’s season, the membership would like the fixture to be performed on Might 21, between La Liga rounds 37 and 38.
Osasuna, together with a number of different La Liga golf equipment, have rejected this proposal.
Their essential concern is that it could create an imbalance within the competitors, as Barcelona and Osasuna would nonetheless have two matches left after spherical 37, whereas the remainder of the league would solely have one.
This might have vital implications, notably if Osasuna discover themselves preventing for European qualification or battling relegation by that stage.
Each La Liga and the Spanish Soccer Federation are reportedly leaning in direction of Osasuna’s stance. Therefore, it is going to be attention-grabbing to see how this matter transpires within the coming days.