Raphinha ruled out
Barcelona confirmed Raphinha will miss their Champions League quarter‑final tie with Atlético because of a hamstring injury — a fresh tactical blow for Xavi's side ahead of the knockout tie. UEFA also released semifinal dates and kick‑off times this week, locking in the road to the final and letting clubs and fans plan travel and logistics. (beinsports.com) (roundtable.io)
FC Barcelona said medical tests carried out by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed a right‑hamstring injury for Raphinha and that he is returning to Barcelona to begin treatment. (fcbarcelona.com) The club and multiple outlets gave the estimated recovery at around five weeks, a timeline that would keep the 29‑year‑old out until May. (espn.com) Raphinha sustained the problem during the first half of Brazil’s 2-1 friendly defeat to France at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on March 26, 2026. (espn.com) UEFA’s schedule shows Barcelona’s Champions League quarter‑finals against Atlético are set for the first leg on April 8 and the return leg on April 14, dates the club will now prepare for without Raphinha. (uefa.com) ESPN noted this is Raphinha’s third right‑hamstring problem this season — he missed 13 games between September and November and a further three in January–February — and he has 19 goals in 31 appearances this term. (espn.com) UEFA also published the semi‑final calendar windows — first legs across April 27–29 and return legs across May 4–6 — with the principal ties pencilled in at 20:00 BST (21:00 CET); Liverpool’s club bulletin lists PSG/Liverpool v Real/Bayern for April 28 and May 6 (20:00 BST) while Arsenal’s site references an April 29 first‑leg slot for the other semi pathway. (uefa.com, liverpoolfc.com, arsenal.com)
