The Catalan club's medical staff has cleared Robert Lewandowski following a facial bone fracture suffered against Villarreal. The striker is now available for the upcoming match against Athletic Club, providing a significant boost to the offensive line.

However, defensive concerns remain as Alejandro Balde is expected to be out for four weeks due to a hamstring injury in his left leg. Jules Kounde is also dealing with a similar muscular issue, with his return date yet to be determined based on his recovery progress.

This season has been marked by several medical setbacks for the first team. While players like Pedri and Marcus Rashford recently returned in February, others like Gavi and goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen have required surgical interventions during this 2025-2026 campaign.