Raphinha Injury Update: Barcelona Star Substituted Against Australia
Raphinha was substituted at half-time during Brazil’s friendly against Australia after reporting discomfort in his right leg. Barcelona are awaiting the outcome of further medical checks.
Raphinha Injury Update: Barcelona Star Substituted Against Australia
Barcelona are awaiting further information on Raphinha after the Brazilian forward was substituted at half-time in Brazil’s friendly against Australia.
The Brazilian Football Confederation said Raphinha reported muscular discomfort in his right leg and did not return for the second half. He had started the match as a false nine under Carlo Ancelotti and scored Brazil’s goal from the penalty spot before being withdrawn.
Tests Will Determine The Extent Of The Problem
There is no confirmed diagnosis or recovery timetable at this stage. Raphinha is expected to undergo further examinations to establish the extent of the discomfort.
Brazil are due to face India on Saturday. Whether Raphinha remains with the national team or returns to Barcelona early will depend on the outcome of those checks.
Barcelona have already seen Eric García leave the Spain squad with a knee issue during this international break. Raphinha’s situation now adds another concern for Hansi Flick ahead of the club’s return to domestic and European action.
Why Raphinha Matters To Barcelona
Raphinha has been Barcelona’s leading scorer in La Liga this season with nine goals. His underlying output is also among the strongest for comparable wide players in Europe’s top five leagues, ranking in the 98th percentile for expected goals and the 96th percentile for goals.
Any absence would remove one of Barcelona’s most reliable final-third players during a period in which the club are top of La Liga with six wins from six.
Explore Raphinha’s 2026/27 StatsLook profile, or see how Barcelona’s season so far compares across La Liga.
Sources: Marca · Brazilian Football Confederation
