{"id":51454,"date":"2025-10-24T17:36:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T15:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weisetech.dev\/fc-barcelona-noticias\/en\/clasico-injuries-raphinha-relapses-kounde-is-also-doubtful_315104_102\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T20:02:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T18:02:23","slug":"clasico-injuries-raphinha-relapses-kounde-is-also-doubtful_315104_102","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com\/en\/laliga\/clasico-injuries-raphinha-relapses-kounde-is-also-doubtful_315104_102.html","title":{"rendered":"Bar\u00e7a in trouble: Raphinha relapses from his injury; Kound\u00e9 is also doubtful for the Cl\u00e1sico"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bar\u00e7a trained on Friday with two pieces of good and bad news: although De Jong and Christensen trained with the group, Kound\u00e9 remains on the sidelines and Raphinha appears to be ruled out for the Cl\u00e1sico against Real Madrid<\/h2> \r\n
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The FC Barcelona squad<\/a> held their second training session at the Ciutat Esportiva this Friday with their sights set on the Cl\u00e1sico against Real Madrid<\/strong> (16:15 CEST). Hansi Flick<\/strong>‘s team once again had a couple of notable absences due to physical problems: Jules Kound\u00e9<\/strong> and Raphinha<\/strong>.<\/p>

According to the latest information, the Brazilian seems to have relapsed from his injury to the right femoral biceps and his absence in the Cl\u00e1sico is almost certain. The ’11’ has missed the team’s last 5 games due to this muscular mishap and he only returned to training on Wednesday<\/a>, in the recovery session after the match against Olympiacos.<\/p>

However, Raphinha did not have good sensations upon returning to work, and some rumors indicate that he could be out for several more weeks due to a possible muscle tear<\/strong>. On Saturday, the 28-year-old winger will undergo further tests to determine the condition of his right leg.<\/p>

Kound\u00e9 should return to training on Saturday<\/h2>

Although the Porto Alegre native was shaping up to be a substitute for Marcus Rashford <\/strong>on Sunday at the Santiago Bernab\u00e9u, his absence represents a very significant loss for Bar\u00e7a against Real Madrid. In the 4 Cl\u00e1sicos last season, Rapha scored 5 goals and provided 2 assists<\/strong>, being the Bar\u00e7a forward who caused the most damage to the ‘merengue’ defense.<\/p>

Jules Kound\u00e9<\/strong>, meanwhile, was unable to train on the pitch of the Tito Vilanova field during the Thursday and Friday sessions due to a heavy blow<\/strong>. However, the Frenchman does not appear to have any injury and should return to work with the group this Saturday.<\/p>

Hansi Flick, however, does not rule out putting Eric Garc\u00eda<\/strong> on the right side if the ’23’ continues to have discomfort. Kound\u00e9 started in the last 5 matches<\/strong> and has played minutes in the 12 matches played by Bar\u00e7a in the 25\/26 season, adding 1 goal and 1 assist.<\/p>

The Gaul provides more depth to the Catalan team on the right, but the coaching staff does not intend to take more risks with injuries. Eric has the full confidence of the coaching staff and already took over for Jules in the last Cl\u00e1sico<\/strong> played in Montju\u00efc (4-3<\/a>), a match where he scored the first Bar\u00e7a goal.<\/p>

Good news with Christensen and De Jong ahead of the Cl\u00e1sico<\/h2>
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Frenkie de Jong challenging for a ball during the Bar\u00e7a-Getafe match<\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

The forecasts are better with Frenkie de Jong<\/a> and Andreas Christensen<\/strong>. The Dutchman did not train on Thursday due to a indisposition (gastroenteritis), but his evolution was satisfactory and everything indicates that he will accompany Pedri Gonz\u00e1lez<\/strong> again in the midfield this Sunday.<\/p>

Christensen, on his part, also returned to work at the Ciutat Esportiva on Friday, after several days affected by a stomach problem. The Dane missed the Champions League match against Olympiacos<\/a><\/strong>, but will be available as a defensive alternative against Real Madrid.<\/p>

If Eric Garc\u00eda had to move to the side due to Jules Kound\u00e9 not being 100% fit for the Bernab\u00e9u, Ronald Araujo<\/strong> and Pau Cubars\u00ed<\/strong> would be the starting center-backs. On the left, there are no doubts about Alejandro Balde<\/strong>‘s starting position, nor in goal with Wojciech Szczesny<\/strong> given the absence of Joan Garc\u00eda<\/a>.<\/p>