Raphinha to miss two matches for Barcelona due to injury

Barcelona captain Raphinha will be sidelined for two matches due to a hamstring injury he sustained while representing Brazil. Coach Hansi Flick confirmed this on Friday, stating that while the injury is not severe, it requires careful management due to Raphinha's history of muscle issues, which included three injuries last season.

Raphinha will miss the upcoming La Liga match against Getafe and a Champions League match against Galatasaray in Istanbul. Flick expressed frustration with the demanding schedule that led to Raphinha's injury during a friendly match in Australia.

Since the start of the season, Raphinha has been repositioned as a centre-forward and has emerged as the top scorer in Europe’s main leagues, netting 14 goals in eight matches across all competitions. His absence is particularly significant given his previous hamstring injury during the 2026 World Cup and the impact on Barcelona's performance in the Champions League.