The specific fixtures set to be missed by Raphinha during his recovery period with FC Barcelona have been officially determined following a significant fitness setback. The 29-year-old forward sustained a hamstring injury to his right leg while representing the Brazilian national team during the international break, an ailment that will necessitate a five-week hiatus from professional competition.
The timing of this injury is particularly damaging for the Blaugrana, as the former Leeds United standout is expected to be unavailable for approximately eight matches. This sequence includes high-stakes domestic clashes and pivotal European encounters, potentially extending to a Champions League semi-final appearance should the club progress.
The comprehensive list of matches Raphinha is projected to miss features a grueling schedule: a LaLiga meeting with Atlético Madrid, both legs of the Champions League quarter-final against the same opponents, and league fixtures against Espanyol, Celta Vigo, Getafe, and Osasuna. Furthermore, he remains a major doubt for both legs of a potential continental semi-final.
Raphinha, whose last appearance came in Brazil’s 2-1 exhibition loss to France, faces a race against time to regain full fitness. His primary objective is now to demonstrate his readiness to Carlo Ancelotti in hopes of securing a definitive place in the Brazilian squad for the 2026 World Cup.
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