Raphinha Doubtful for Clasico; Flick Faces Ban

Barcelona completed a final training session ahead of Sunday’s Clásico with most players involved and Frenkie de Jong and Andreas Christensen back in full training. Raphinha’s availability is now unclear: while one report said he rejoined group work, multiple outlets and his absence from Friday’s session suggest a setback that could rule him out of the Bernabéu. Jules Koundé missed recent sessions and is a last‑minute doubt, with several other players also listed as absentees. Coach Hansi Flick faces a likely one‑match touchline ban pending the TAD decision, meaning assistant Marcus Sorg may handle press duties and the match if the suspension is upheld. The fixture pits LaLiga’s top two against each other and marks the first coaching encounter between Xabi Alonso and Flick.