Trending Now - Barcelona Faces Setback as Raphinha Injured for 5 Weeks

WHO:

Ronald Araujo, Barcelona star, expressed his frustration over Raphinha's injury.

Raphinha, 29, forward for Barcelona

Brazil national football team

Atlético Madrid, Barcelona's opponent

Hansi Flick, coach of the national team

Marcus Rashford, potential replacement for Raphinha

WHAT:

Barcelona confirmed on their website that Raphinha suffered a right hamstring injury during Brazil's 2-1 friendly defeat to France on March 26th, 2026.

Raphinha has injured his right hamstring for the third time this season.

Barcelona will miss Raphinha for the upcoming Champions League tie with Atlético Madrid due to his five-week absence from play.

Raphinha will miss three matches against Atlético Madrid in the next couple of weeks, including a LaLiga match and two Champions League quarterfinal legs.

If Barcelona wins the Champions League quarterfinal tie, they would host Arsenal or Sporting CP in the first leg of the semifinal at the end of April 2026.

Raphinha has suffered a right hamstring injury during Brazil's 2-1 friendly defeat to France on March 26th, 2026.

This is the third time this season Raphinha has injured his right hamstring.

Raphinha has been ruled out for five weeks due to a hamstring injury

Raphinha sustained the injury during a friendly match, resulting in his removal at halftime

Raphinha has scored 19 goals in 31 appearances this season

Raphinha has previously missed 13 games between September and November and three games in January and February due to hamstring injuries

WHERE:

Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, where the friendly match took place

Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona's home stadium

Metropolitano Stadium, Atlético Madrid's home stadium

WHEN:

Tests confirming the injury were conducted on March 27th, 2026.

The injury occurred on March 26th, 2026

Barcelona's first Champions League quarterfinal leg against Atlético Madrid is scheduled for April 8th, 2026

The return leg is scheduled for April 14th, 2026

Raphinha is expected to return in May 2026

WHY:

Raphinha's injury was caused by a hamstring strain sustained during the match against France

HOW:

Barcelona will reportedly receive compensation from FIFA if Raphinha is ruled out for more than 28 days due to his injury.

Barcelona confirmed the injury on their official website.

Tests conducted by the Brazil medical team confirmed the injury on March 27th, 2026

Raphinha will return to Barcelona for treatment following the injury

(UPDATED March 28, 2026 15:04 UTC)

Barcelona has confirmed that Raphinha suffered a right hamstring injury during Brazil's 2-1 friendly defeat to France on March 26, 2026, marking the third time this season he has faced this setback. Ronald Araujo, a star player for Barcelona, expressed his frustration over Raphinha's injury, highlighting the impact on the team. If Raphinha is ruled out for more than 28 days, Barcelona is expected to receive compensation from FIFA.

(UPDATED March 28, 2026 13:18 UTC)

Barcelona will be without Raphinha for their upcoming Champions League tie against Atlético Madrid, as he faces a five-week absence from play. This means he will miss three crucial matches, including a LaLiga game and both legs of the Champions League quarterfinals. If Barcelona advances in the tournament, they would host either Arsenal or Sporting CP in the first leg of the semifinal at the end of April, and they are expected to receive compensation from FIFA if Raphinha's injury keeps him sidelined for more than 28 days.

(UPDATED March 28, 2026 09:07 UTC)

Raphinha has suffered a right hamstring injury during Brazil's 2-1 friendly defeat to France on March 26, 2026, marking the third time this season he has faced this issue. Tests confirming the injury were conducted on March 27, 2026, and Barcelona has officially announced the injury on their website. Fans will be hoping for a swift recovery as the team prepares for upcoming matches.

(UPDATED March 27, 2026 21:11 UTC)

Raphinha, the 29-year-old forward for Barcelona and the Brazil national football team, has been ruled out for five weeks due to a hamstring injury he sustained during a friendly match against France on March 26. The injury, confirmed by tests conducted by the Brazil medical team, has led to discussions about Marcus Rashford potentially stepping in as a replacement, especially with Barcelona's Champions League quarterfinal against Atlético Madrid coming up on April 8. Raphinha, who has scored 19 goals in 31 appearances this season, will return to Barcelona for treatment and is expected to be back in action by May.