Raphinha Substituted Due to Injury with Brazil

Alarm Raised as Raphinha Substituted Due to Right Thigh Pain

Brazil winger asked to be taken off during international match amid injury concerns

BlaugranaNews EditorialMarch 26, 20261 min read

So what

Raphinha’s injury puts his involvement in crucial Barcelona fixtures at risk in the coming weeks.

During the Brazil vs France friendly, Raphinha was substituted at halftime due to pain in his right thigh. He is expected to undergo medical tests on Friday to assess the extent of the injury.

This development is a setback for Barcelona, as Raphinha has previously missed matches this season due to muscle problems in the same leg, including the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg against Atlético Madrid. If the injury is confirmed, he may miss important La Liga and Champions League games.

With March and April being critical months for Barcelona’s league and European ambitions, losing Raphinha could complicate the team's campaign. His presence is vital for their success across competitions during this decisive period.

A confirmed injury will challenge Barcelona to find solutions to cover for the absence of one of their key attacking players at a crucial time of the season.