Barcelona winger Raphinha will miss Sunday’s Clásico against Real Madrid after suffering a setback while recovering from a hamstring injury.
The Brazilian felt discomfort during training earlier this week, Spanish media reports have stated.
Raphinha has been out for about a month and may not return before the international break. He last played in Barcelona’s 2-0 win over Real Oviedo on September 25.
Barcelona’s injury list continues to grow, with Robert Lewandowski, Joan Garcia, Gavi, Dani Olmo, and Marc-André ter Stegen all unavailable for the trip to the Santiago Bernabéu. Jules Kounde and Andreas Christensen also remain doubtful for the match.
Head coach Hansi Flick will miss the game as well after failing to overturn his red card. Assistant coach Marcus Sorg will take charge on the touchline and handle pre-match press duties.
The top-of-the-table clash will be the first Clásico of the season, with Real Madrid currently two points ahead of Barcelona. The result is expected to play a key role in shaping the early title race.
After the Madrid fixture, Barcelona will face Elche, Club Brugge, and Celta Vigo before the international break. The club has not announced a specific return date for Raphinha but expects him to need a few more weeks of recovery.
Barcelona’s medical staff will monitor Raphinha’s progress closely, as hamstring injuries often require careful management to avoid recurrence.