Barcelona will look to seal the league title when they make the short trip to RCDE Stadium for Thursday's derby clash against Espanyol.
In fact, the Blaugrana could have the title wrapped up by the time they face their Catalan rivals, with second-placed Real Madrid needing a win against Mallorca on Wednesday to keep their faint hopes alive.
Barcelona are ultimately in the driving seat after moving seven points clear at the top of the standings with a thrilling 4-3 victory in El Clasico on Sunday.
Hansi Flick's side fought back from two goals down to establish a 4-2 lead before the break, while Kylian Mbappe completed his hat-trick in the second period, the Blaugrana did enough to see off Real Madrid and move to the brink of a domestic treble.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up Barcelona's injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Espanyol, who are sitting in 14th position after losing three consecutive matches.
Barcelona's Pau Cubarsi on March 5, 2025© Imago
Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Stomach
Possible return date: May 15 (vs. Mallorca)
Cubarsi was forced off with a stomach issue in the 57th minute of Sunday's win over Real Madrid. However, there does not appear to be too much concern about Cubarsi's physical status, and he should be available to feature in Thursday's contest.
Barcelona defender Jules Kounde on January 18, 2025© Iconsport
Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: Unknown
Kounde has missed three matches since he sustained a hamstring injury in the Champions League semi-final first leg against Inter Milan. The Frenchman remains sidelined for Thursday's fixture and faces a battle to return to action before the end of the season.
Barcelona's Pablo Torre celebrates on October 20, 2024© Imago
Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: May 15 (vs. Espanyol)
Torre has been absent from the last three matchday squads due to a knee issue. As a result, the 22-year-old forward remains a doubt for the trip to the RCDE Stadium.
Barcelona's Marc Bernal pictured on August 27, 2024© Imago
Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Bernal is continuing to work on his rehabilitation process after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury in August. The young midfielder is focusing on returning to action ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.
BARCELONA'S SUSPENSION LIST
Barcelona's Inigo Martinez in action on December 21, 2024© Imago
Defender Martinez will serve a one-match suspension after picking up his fifth yellow card of the league season at the weekend.
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