What happened: Raphinha completed a full training session with the Barcelona squad on Thursday and plans to be available for selection soon, per Fabrizio Romano. Midfielder Frenkie de Jong also returned to full training alongside him, per Nil Sola.

Why it matters: Getting both Raphinha, who is nearing a contract renewal with Barcelona, and de Jong back in full sessions bolsters the squad ahead of fixtures against Real Betis and Paris Saint-Germain. While Raphinha could return as early as the Real Betis match, the club has set the Paris Saint-Germain clash as the primary target for his comeback.

What to watch: Barcelona will assess both players ahead of the upcoming matches against Real Betis and Paris Saint-Germain to finalize their matchday squad availability.