Barcelona receives an important boost before entering a series of tough matches, according to the Spanish newspaper "Mundo Deportivo," following the heavy defeat against Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League, which complicated the team's task of direct qualification to the round of 16. Despite the negative image the team showed in London, the coaching staff confirms that Barcelona is still capable of rising, especially with the imminent return of Raphinha and Pedri.

The newspaper mentioned that Hans Flick sent a message of optimism after the loss, pointing out that Barcelona will be a different team in the coming months, although he acknowledged that the gap with teams like Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain remains clear at the European level.

The newspaper indicates that Raphinha, who was absent for two months, has already participated against Athletic Bilbao and Chelsea, and he might be ready to start as a starter against Alavés on Saturday, in preparation for the Atlético Madrid clash on Tuesday. The Brazilian is a key element in the offensive pressing that Flick relies on.

As for Pedri, the report confirms that he is also close to returning, as he is expected to participate in team training and be included in the squad for Saturday's match, an important step to improve possession quality and attack building.

According to the newspaper, Barcelona players believe that Ronald Araújo’s red card against Chelsea was a turning point that affected the course of the match, and that Ferran Torres’s missed opportunity early on could have changed the scenario before the 3-0 loss.

Despite the criticism, the club shows optimism about what lies ahead, considering that the toughest phase has passed after a series of injuries that reached seven players, with only Gavi and Ter Stegen still absent. The team now aims to take advantage of its upcoming matches to seize the top spot in La Liga, after reducing the gap with Real Madrid to just one point.

Flick is heavily relying on playing the matches against Alavés and Atlético Madrid at Camp Nou before facing Real Betis and Villarreal away, in a series that will largely determine the team's future trajectory.

The newspaper confirmed that the return of Raphinha and Pedri represents an important turning point for Barcelona, at a time when the team needs all its elements to regain confidence and return to the path of victories.