Barça is poised to pursue their first title of the season, and signs indicate that they might have the valuable contributions of Pedri Gonzálеz, a key player for Xavi. If Barcelona advances to the Supercopa de España final, they will once again face Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid, who overcame Athletic Club in extra time on Wednesday. This encounter serves as additional motivation for Barcelona as they approach the semifinal clɑsh against Osasuna (20:00 hours) on Thursday. There are strong indications that Pedri Gonzálеz could make his highly anticipated return to the pitch.

Following Xavi’s statements in the press conference, ‘ACE’ has also reported that Pedri, working with the rest of the team the day before the match, seems likely to receive medical clearance hours before the game starts. At the very least, he is expected to be on the Barcelona bench. This marks the opportunity to witness Pedri back in action, a month after his injᴜry during the La Liga match against Valencia.

Under these circumstances, the 21-year-old midfielder could potentially get some playing time in the Osasuna semifinal, a point Xavi had already emphasized in a press conference in Saudi Arabia. The training session reflected a recovered player, and there is confidence that he might be available for a crucial match that could significantly impact the season if Barcelona advances to the final and defeats Real Madrid.

The training session had the unique presence of sporting vice-president Rafael Yuste, club president’s advisor Enric Masip, and basic football manager Joan Soler. All three directors are awaiting the return of Joan Laporta, who is expected to rejoin the Barcelona group after addressing some personal and family matters.