Barcelona forward Joao Felix has eased concerns over his fitness after suffering a knock in the match against Shakhtar on Wednesday.

Amid fears that he would join Barcelona's growing injury list ahead of the crucial El Clasico clash, the Portuguese international took to social media to provide an update on his condition. Felix reassured fans that he is fine and will be available for the highly-anticipated match on Saturday at Montjuic.

Addressing his followers on Instagram Stories, Joao Felix wrote, "I'm fine! It was only a knock. Time to recover and prepare for the next game."

This news comes as a relief for Barcelona manager Xavi, who is currently dealing with a number of key players on the sidelines. Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Sergi Roberto are among the players who are currently being treated for injuries.

While Pedri's return for the El Clasico seems unlikely, there is optimism surrounding the availability of Lewandowski, Raphinha, and De Jong for the crucial clash against Madrid. Xavi will certainly be keeping a close eye on their progress in the coming days.

In the absence of some key first-team players, young talents Fermin Lopez and Marc Guiu have stepped up in recent matches, impressing Xavi and pushing for more playing time. Their performances have given the Barcelona manager some exciting alternatives as he looks to navigate the injury crisis.

With Joao Felix now confirmed to be fit and available, Barcelona fans can breathe a sigh of relief as their star forward will be raring to go in the highly-anticipated El Clasico showdown. The match promises to be a thrilling encounter between two of Spanish football's most storied rivals, and Felix's presence will undoubtedly add an extra spark to the proceedings.

As the countdown to Saturday's clash continues, all eyes will be on Barcelona's training sessions for updates on the fitness of Lewandowski, Raphinha, and De Jong. Fans will be hoping to see their key players return in time to strengthen Barcelona's chances of claiming victory in the El Clasico.