Raphinha ruled out 4–5 weeks
Raphinha suffered a right hamstring injury for Brazil vs France in Boston on March 26 and Barcelona say he’ll be sidelined for 4–5 weeks—ruling him out of the UCL quarter‑finals with Atlético and clouding his World Cup prep with Brazil. ( )
Barcelona’s medical update names the damaged structure as the middle third of the biceps femoris in his right thigh following scans and tests. (fcbarcelona.com) He was withdrawn at half‑time of Brazil’s 2-1 friendly in Foxborough after reporting discomfort on the field. (espn.com) The Brazilian Football Confederation says subsequent tests confirmed a muscle injury and coach Carlo Ancelotti released him from the squad ahead of the Croatia friendly. (en.as.com) FC Barcelona say Raphinha has returned to the club to begin treatment and monitoring under their medical team. (fcbarcelona.com) UEFA’s calendar places Barcelona’s quarter‑final fixtures against Atlético across the Champions League matchweeks of April 7–8 and April 14–15, with the Barcelona‑hosted leg listed on April 8 and the return on April 14. (uefa.com) Season records show Raphinha has 19 goals and eight assists in 31 appearances for Barcelona so far this campaign. (nytimes.com)
