Raphinha, a key Barcelona player, was substituted during Brazil’s 2-1 friendly against Australia, suffering discomfort in his right thigh just weeks before their match against Real Madrid in the first El Clásico of the 2026/27 La Liga season. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed the substitution as a preventative measure, following a recent muscle discomfort experienced during the match.
Raphinha, who began the match and scored Brazil’s equalising goal from a penalty, had a promising start with 14 goals in his first eight competitive appearances. He also enjoyed a hat-trick before the break, showcasing his consistent goal-scoring ability.
Despite this, Barcelona’s manager, Hansi Flick, worries about Raphinha’s importance to the team. The winger’s recent form has been exceptional, with 14 goals in his first eight matches, including consecutive hat-tricks.
Barcelona is scheduled to face Real Madrid on October 25th at Spotify Camp Nou, with no confirmed impact on Raphinha’s availability. The CBF will now assess his condition further, and Barcelona is closely monitoring his recovery, particularly given a previous right thigh injury.
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