{"id":120351,"date":"2025-10-14T17:20:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T15:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weisetech.dev\/fc-barcelona-noticias\/en\/raphinha-remains-on-sidelines-and-is-also-doubtful-for-clasico_315023_102\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T11:35:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T10:35:46","slug":"raphinha-remains-on-sidelines-and-is-also-doubtful-for-clasico_315023_102","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com\/en\/laliga\/raphinha-remains-on-sidelines-and-is-also-doubtful-for-clasico_315023_102.html","title":{"rendered":"More problems for Bar\u00e7a: Raphinha also doubtful for El Cl\u00e1sico"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bar\u00e7a’s infirmary added a new member on Tuesday with Lewandowski’s absence, and Raphinha could also be out for several more days. The Brazilian has yet to overcome his injury to his right thigh<\/h2> \r\n
\r\n \r\n \r\n Calendar of FC Barcelona <\/a>\r\n<\/div>

FC Barcelona<\/strong> is facing a truly dramatic situation with injuries this season. One of the eight players who, for now, remains in the Bar\u00e7a infirmary is Raphinha<\/strong>, out since last September 26 due to an injury to the middle third of the biceps femoris of his right thigh suffered in Oviedo.<\/p>

Initially, it was expected that the 27-year-old forward would overcome his muscular discomfort within three weeks. This period ends just before the match against Girona<\/a> (Saturday the 18th at 16:15 CEST), but the ’11’ has not progressed as expected.<\/p>

In fact, the latest information in the Bar\u00e7a environment indicates that Rafa has relapsed from his thigh discomfort<\/strong>. Therefore, he still hasn’t trained on the Ciutat Esportiva’s pitch, unlike Lamine Yamal and Ferm\u00edn L\u00f3pez<\/a>. The Spanish internationals should be available for matchday 9 of LaLiga, while the Brazilian’s situation is uncertain.<\/p>

Raphinha’s presence in the Cl\u00e1sico in jeopardy: Bar\u00e7a will not force him to play if he doesn’t play against Olympiacos<\/h2>

The plan Hansi Flick had for Raphinha was to give him some minutes against Girona (20-30′) and count on him for, at least, the second half next Tuesday, the 21st against Olympiacos<\/a>.<\/p>

However, if the player from Porto Alegre continues to work separately from the squad, it is very likely that he will not receive medical clearance in time for matchday 3 of the Champions League either. In that sense, Flick would have a serious problem heading into the next Cl\u00e1sico<\/a>, on Sunday, October 26 at the Santiago Bernab\u00e9u.<\/p>

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Raphinha before the Oviedo-Bar\u00e7a match (1-3)<\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

Robert Lewandowski<\/a> is already ruled out against Real Madrid due to a tear in his left hamstring, and the Brazilian, the most lethal forward against the ‘merengues’ last season, wouldn’t even have his call-up assured.<\/p>

In the 24\/25 season, Rafa contributed 5 goals and 2 assists in the 4 Cl\u00e1sicos won by Bar\u00e7a<\/strong>. ‘Lewy’ also added a brace in the thrashing at the Bernab\u00e9u and another goal in the Supercopa, while Lamine did the same with 3 goals and a couple of assists in the Copa del Rey final.<\/p>

In other words, Flick’s team will not have the ‘LRL<\/a>‘ in attack<\/strong> for the most important match of the first half of 25\/26, and, with luck, only Yamal will be available from the start at Chamart\u00edn, provided his progress against Girona and Olympiacos is positive. The ’10’ has missed 5 of Bar\u00e7a’s last 7 matches, and the coaching staff knows that they should not push him.<\/p>

Bar\u00e7a Awaits the Progress of Raphinha, Dani Olmo, and Joan Garc\u00eda<\/h2>

As such, Barcelona has no option but to wait, day by day, for Raphinha’s progress to determine his return date. The same is true for Dani Olmo<\/a>, who will be out for 2 to 3 weeks due to an injury to his left soleus.<\/p>

The player from Terrassa faces a very difficult path to make it to El Cl\u00e1sico<\/strong>, but he will make an effort to recover in record time to, at least, be available on the bench at the Santiago Bernab\u00e9u.<\/p>

The other guaranteed starter practically ruled out against Real Madrid is Joan Garc\u00eda<\/a>. The player from Sallent had to undergo surgery on his left meniscus (arthroscopy) and will hardly be back before the next break, in mid-November.<\/p>

Thus, Bar\u00e7a maintains three significant doubts for matchday 10 of LaLiga and another three confirmed absences<\/strong>. In addition to Lewandowski, Gavi<\/strong> and Ter Stegen<\/strong> will also not be available, their injuries being long-term.<\/p>