Thursday, February 19th, 2026

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez fit for Barcelona run-in



BARCELONA: Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi are featuring for Barcelona as the La Liga leaders return to action at Mallorca, BBC reported.

The league’s coronavirus suspension has given Suarez, 33, time to recover after the Uruguayan striker underwent surgery on his right knee in January.

Top scorer Messi had a thigh problem but the Argentine forward, 32, returned to training this week as Barca prepare for their first game in 97 days.

“He’s doing perfectly and will not have any problem,” said coach Quique Setien.

On Suarez, he added: “He is better than we expected. But the question is how ready he is after so long out and whether he is ready to start.”

Samuel Umtiti is also fit again but fellow French defender Clement Lenglet is suspended so Uruguayan Ronald Araujo, 21, could make just his second Barca appearance.

Real Madrid replaced Barca at the top of the table when they beat the defending champions 2-0 at the Bernabeu on 1 March.

(With inputs from Agencies)

 

Publish Date : 13 June 2020 09:59 AM

Oli calls polls a referendum between nation-builders and destroyers

KATHMANDU: Chair of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist),

UML unveils manifesto prioritizing economy, jobs and industrial growth

KATHMANDU: The UML has unveiled its election manifesto for the

Contractors object to Balen Shah’s remarks targeting builders at Dhangadhi rally

KATHMANDU: Construction entrepreneurs have objected to remarks made by senior

RSP Bagmati Vice Chair Dinesh Humagai resigns, cites internal irregularities

KATHMANDU: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Bagmati Province Vice Chair Dinesh

PM Sushila Karki urges respect for youth anger, vows free and fair polls

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that the anger