Barcelona could reportedly receive a triple injury boost heading into Saturday's El Clasico, with Robert Lewandowski, Frenkie de Jong and Raphinha all potentially being available for selection.
Raphinha was able to take part in some of Barcelona's main training session on Thursday, with the Brazil international seemingly overcoming the hamstring issue which has kept him out since the end of September.
According to AS, 'everything indicates' that the forward will be a part of the Barcelona squad for the clash with the team currently at the top of the La Liga table.
The report, meanwhile, claims that Lewandowski and De Jong are due to train with Barcelona on Friday, and the pair will be included in the squad if they come through the session unscathed.
Both players are said to have participated in the warm-up for Barcelona's training session on Thursday, but they then went inside to work individually on their recoveries.
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De Jong's availability is still thought to be unlikely due to the nature of the ankle issue that he suffered against Celta Vigo last month.
The Netherlands international will almost certainly not be considered for a start, but it is believed that he has a slight chance of being on the bench for the first Clasico of the campaign.
Lewandowski, meanwhile, has been absent for the team's last three matches, having limped off with an ankle issue of his own against Porto in the Champions League earlier this month.
The Poland international could allegedly start against Real Madrid if he is able to come through Friday's training session, although a final decision will not be made until the afternoon.
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Lewandowski could allegedly use painkillers if required, but Barcelona boss Xavi will be reluctant to select the experienced striker unless he is fully fit.
Joao Felix is also expected to start despite suffering an injury scare against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
The Portugal international limped off during his side's 2-1 win, but it was only an impact injury, and he said after the match that he was "fine".
As a result, Barcelona could be missing just three players for the clash with Real Madrid rather than seven, with Jules Kounde, Sergi Roberto and Pedri definitely unavailable for selection this weekend.
Barcelona are currently third in the La Liga table, one point behind the leaders Real Madrid, who were held to a 1-1 draw by Sevilla in the league last weekend.
Matt Law
