Livid Barcelona contemplate enchantment in opposition to resolution to play Osasuna on March 27

Livid Barcelona contemplate enchantment in opposition to resolution to play Osasuna on March 27

Earlier at the moment, La Liga and RFEF confirmed that the postponed fixture between Barcelona and Osasuna will likely be performed on March 27.

The match needed to be rescheduled because of the sudden passing of the Blaugrana’s first-team physician, Carles Minarro Garcia hours earlier than kickoff.

Barça had been in opposition to enjoying the sport proper after the worldwide break contemplating that they is likely to be with out two gamers – Raphinha and Ronald Araujo – who will likely be travelling from South America.

Nonetheless, after assessing all choices, the league and the Spanish Federation have determined to go forward with the fixture on March 27.

Barcelona livid, contemplating enchantment

Now, in line with SPORT, Barcelona are livid over the choice to play their rescheduled La Liga match in opposition to Osasuna on Thursday, 27 March.

The ruling, made by the RFEF’s Sole Choose for Skilled Competitions, units the fixture throughout a global break, one thing the membership had strongly opposed.

The Catalan membership is now contemplating interesting the choice, as it is going to nearly definitely imply enjoying with out key gamers Araujo and Raphinha.

Each are scheduled to characterize their nationwide groups on the night time of 25-26 March, making their participation extremely unlikely on account of journey fatigue and restoration time.

Barcelona might be with out Raphinha and Araujo vs Osasuna. (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Photos)

With the title race so tight, securing three factors vs Osasuna is essential for Barcelona. The potential absence of Araujo and Raphinha, who has been in distinctive type, provides to their frustration, particularly following Inigo Martinez and Marc Casado’s accidents.

Sources throughout the membership have expressed their outrage to SPORT, calling the choice “a shame” that fails to make sure honest competitors.

A number of La Liga golf equipment pushed for the match to be performed in March slightly than late Might, arguing {that a} later date would disrupt the league’s integrity. Their strain in the end influenced the ultimate ruling.

Barcelona’s frustration is additional fuelled by what they see as preferential therapy for Actual Madrid.

The membership notes the distinction with Carlo Ancelotti’s latest complaints about scheduling in opposition to Villarreal and the affect exerted by their rivals’ media presence.

Whereas Barcelona really feel unfairly penalised by scheduling selections, they imagine their rivals are given way more flexibility.

With simply three days between the Osasuna match and a key conflict in opposition to Girona on 30 March, Barcelona now face a demanding return from the worldwide break.