Barcelona forward Raphinha is set to be sidelined for several weeks following a hamstring injury sustained while on duty with the Brazil national team. The 29-year-old picked up the problem in his right leg during Brazil’s 2-1 friendly defeat to France.
Medical assessments have revealed that Raphinha will be out for approximately five weeks, ruling him out of around eight upcoming matches for Barcelona. This includes key La Liga fixtures and crucial UEFA Champions League encounters, which could feature the Blaugrana in a semi-final clash.
The games Raphinha is expected to miss comprise Atlético Madrid in La Liga, both legs of the Champions League quarter-final against Atletico Madrid, Espanyol (La Liga), Celta Vigo (La Liga), Getafe (La Liga), potential Champions League semi-final first leg, Osasuna (La Liga), and potential Champions League semi-final second leg.
The former Leeds United winger’s absence represents a significant setback for Barcelona, coming at a critical point in the season as Hansi Flick’s side prepares for important domestic and European matches. The club will now rely on squad depth and rotation to navigate this challenging period without one of their attacking stars.
Raphinha will also focus on rehabilitation to ensure he is fit in time to be considered for Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti’s final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His recovery and return to form will be closely monitored over the coming weeks as both club and country await updates on his condition.
This injury adds to Barcelona’s ongoing concerns with fitness and squad management, emphasizing the importance of careful rotation and medical oversight in the final stretch of the season.
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