Barça Refuses, but RFEF Already Made Real Madrid Play Without Internationals

Barcelona is going through a rather sweet moment in terms of their sports results and team performance. However, it seems that now they could be against the federation regarding the decision to play the league match against Osasuna.This is because it would be on March 27, when the FIFA break wouldn't have ended yet.

Nevertheless, despite the Catalan team being strongly against this decision, this already happened to Madrid. It was in the 2022 edition of the Copa del Rey when they didn't have several footballers like Casemiro, Militao, Vinícius, and others. This was against an Athletic Club that had just lost the Super Cup against the same Real Madrid and ended up winning, qualifying for the next round.

Now they have no excuse not to do exactly the same with Barcelona, unless they want controversy ahead. Something that for many wouldn't be a surprise, as it would be one more benefit for those who are already used to it.

A Taste of Their Own Medicine

In 2022, it is perfectly remembered how that decision by the federation completely altered the outcome of that match. At that time, Barcelona and their supporters didn't make any noise about it and just mocked.

Now it seems they have to receive a taste of their own medicine, with which they could lose five footballers. Several of these are star players, like the Brazilian Raphinha, who has been drafted by Brazil's senior team.

What bothers the fans the most is that the press, incredibly, has immediately come out to complain about this decision. This is somewhat controversial, as in 2022 there wasn't this reaction toward the white club.

They'll Have to Endure

There is no doubt that now they'll have to bring out the best they have from the youth academy, otherwise they could get into serious trouble. Especially when they have to play against a tough club like Osasuna without having great stars in their squad.