Will Raphinha Play in Barcelona vs. Real Madrid El Clasico After Brazil Injury?
Raphinha Returns to Barcelona as Injury Concerns Grow Ahead of El Clásico Against Real Madrid in LaLiga
The forward will return to Spain to continue his recovery, while the club closely monitors his progress ahead of a crucial stretch of the season.
WILL RAPHINHA PLAY AGAINST REAL MADRID?
The biggest date on the calendar is already set: Barcelona will host Real Madrid on October 25 in the first El Clásico of the 2026-27 season. For now, there is no confirmation that Raphinha will miss the highly anticipated fixture.
According to available reports, the Brazilian could be fit to return against Getafe on October 10, although Barcelona could choose not to risk him and instead wait until the Champions League clash against Galatasaray on October 13.
With several weeks still to go, Barcelona’s priority will be to ensure its captain makes a full recovery before a demanding run of fixtures that also includes games against Real Betis, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid.
RAPHINHA RETURNS TO BARCELONA AS A PRECAUTION
The Brazilian forward was substituted at halftime after feeling discomfort in his right thigh during Brazil’s 4-2 victory over Australia.
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) later confirmed that tests revealed a small muscle edema in the back of his thigh.
The decision to release the player from the Brazil squad is a precautionary measure designed to aid his recovery. Raphinha will not play in Brazil’s next friendly against India.
BARCELONA BREATHES A SIGH OF RELIEF BUT REMAINS CAUTIOUS
The news comes as a relief to Hansi Flick, particularly because Raphinha has been one of Barcelona’s most important players at the start of the campaign.
The Brazilian has scored 14 goals and has emerged as the team’s top scorer so far this season.
However, his injury history means Barcelona will have to handle the situation carefully. Last season, Raphinha dealt with several physical issues, while a hamstring injury in the same leg ruled him out of four matches in April.
KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM RAPHINHA’S INJURY
- MUSCLE EDEMA IN HIS RIGHT THIGH: Raphinha suffered a small edema in the back of his thigh following Brazil’s match against Australia.
- RETURNED TO BARCELONA AS A PRECAUTION: The forward was released from the Brazil squad to continue his recovery in Spain.
- EL CLÁSICO ON THE HORIZON: Barcelona is closely monitoring his progress, with the Real Madrid clash emerging as one of the major targets for his return.
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