Barcelona host Osasuna in La Liga action on January 31 just days after Xavi Hernandez’s shock exit announcement. The former Spain international confirmed his intention to leave the club following their disastrous 5-3 home defeat to Villarreal on 27 January.
However, the focus will now quickly return to the battle for the top four places in La Liga, with Girona and Real Madrid battling it out for the title as the season progresses.
Team news
Barcelona’s injury problems have worsened in recent days as left-back Alejandro Balde has been ruled out for the season following surgery. Club captain Sergi Roberto is missing alongside Raphinha, Gavi and Marc-Andre Ter Stegen.
Osasuna head coach Jagoba Arrasate has a fully fit squad to choose from ahead of the trip to Catalonia and could recall Jon Moncayola, Unai Garcia and Lucas Torro
Barcelona (4-3-3): Pena (GK) — Kounde, Cubarsi, Araujo, Cancelo — de Jong, Gundogan, Pedri — Lamine Yamal, Lewandowski, Torres.
Osasuna (3-5-2): Herrera (GK) — U. Garcia, Catena, Cruz — Moncayola, Torro, Munoz, Gomez, Mojica — Budimir, R. Garcia.
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