Official: Barca Dealt Big Blow Ahead Of Title Run-In
FC Barcelona have been dealt a major injury blow as they head into the business end of LALIGA and the UEFA Champions League.
Barcelona suffer a setback as raphinha injury update barcelona 2026 reveals a hamstring issue ruling him out for five weeks, impacting their LaLiga and UCL run. The barcelona injury news raphinha hamstring recovery time raises concerns ahead of crucial fixtures.
The Catalan giants currently sit top of the Spanish league table, four points above second-place Real Madrid, while they will meet Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.
However, Hansi Flick's charges will resume domestic action next weekend out Raphinha, who picked up an injury during Read More : Mbokazi’s Side Chasing Barca Star the international break with Brazil. "Raphinha has a right hamstring injury, as confirmed by medical tests carried out by the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) following the discomfort he experienced during the Brazil v France match in Boston on Thursday," the club confirmed.
"The player is returning to Barcelona to begin the appropriate treatment. The estimated recovery time is five weeks."
As a result, Mundo Deportivo have reported that FIFA will be required to compensate Barcelona as Raphinha's injury will go beyond the 28 days that are covered by the Club Protection Program.
The 29-year-old has been a key performer for Blaugrana this season, having registered 19 goals and eight assists in 31 appearances across all competitions.
Source: www.soccerladuma.co.za
