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Raphinha to miss CL quarters due to injury

Published: 04:03 PM,Mar 30,2026 | EDITED : 08:03 PM,Mar 30,2026

Brazil midfielder Raphinha (11) lets go with a shot past France defender Theo Hernandez (19) during the first half at Gillette Stadium. — Imagn Images
 
Brazil midfielder Raphinha (11) lets go with a shot past France defender Theo Hernandez (19) during the first half at Gillette Stadium. — Imagn Images

Barcelona ⁠attacker Raphinha will miss their Champions ​League quarterfinal ​tie with Atletico Madrid early next month after suffering a hamstring injury on international duty with Brazil, the ⁠LaLiga side said.
The 29-year old, who ⁠has scored 19 goals in all competitions for Barcelona this season, picked ‌up the injury on ​Thursday in ⁠Brazil’s 2-1 defeat by ​France in Foxborough.
“The player is returning to Barcelona to begin ​the appropriate treatment. The estimated recovery time is five weeks,” Barcelona said in a statement on Friday.
Barcelona, who are four points clear ​of Real Madrid in LaLiga, host ​Atletico ‌in ⁠the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal on April ​8 with the return ⁠in Madrid ​on April 14.
Raphinha scored twice in Barcelona’s thumping 7-2 victory over Newcastle United in the ​round of 16 earlier ​this month. — Reuters