Barcelona were preparing to unleash Raphinha, Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski from the start as Hansi Flick planned a decisive reshuffle for this afternoon's clash with Deportivo Alaves.
Barcelona winger Raphinha has publicly accepted responsibility for two injury relapses that sidelined him for nearly two months.
FC Barcelona have received a significant fitness boost as they prepare for the return of three key players following the November international break.
Raphinha has hit out at Barcelona team-mate Lamine Yamal for giving "Real Madrid extra motivation" ahead of the El Clasico.
Barcelona face a critical week with a depleted squad, as Hansi Flick will be without Raphinha and Ferran Torres for the Champions League match against Olympiacos - and possibly for El Clasico.
Barcelona winger Raphinha has confirmed he seriously considered a move to Saudi Arabia in the summer of 2024 before new head coach Hansi Flick convinced him to stay.