Raphinha injury: Barcelona star expected to get medical green light ahead of next fixture
(Courtesy : LaLiga)
The forward picked up an injury during the international break.
According to reports, Raphinha’s comeback could be set for Barcelona’s next LaLiga match against Osasuna on Saturday. The forward is expected to receive a medical green light from the club’s medical team before the game.
Moreover, the Brazilian is predicted to join the group training this week. Raphinha has missed his team’s last six games across all competitions since sustaining a hamstring injury while playing for Brazil during the international break in March.
Raphinha’s return is “getting closer every day,” according to AS. According to the source, the player will resume training this week in order to compete against Osasuna on Saturday night.
With 31 appearances across all competitions and 19 goals and eight assists, Raphinha has once again been a key member of Barcelona’s team during the ongoing 2025–26 season.
However, the forward has missed many crucial matches, such as the first and second-leg tie against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, which resulted in the club’s elimination from the competition.
Other Barcelona injury update
Marc Bernal, an 18-year-old who is regarded as one of the top young midfielders, is also expected to return against Osasuna.
It is unlikely that Andreas Christensen will be fully recovered from a knee injury before the conclusion of the season. The Denmark international’s deal at Camp Nou is set to expire this summer.
Lamine Yamal, meanwhile, will miss the rest of the season due to a hamstring injury he sustained against Celta Vigo in La Liga last week.
With five games remaining in the season, Barcelona lead Real Madrid by 11 points at the top of the LaLiga standings.
When did Raphinha sustain the injury?
During Brazil’s game against France.
When will Barcelona face Osasuna?
On 3rd May at 12:30 am IST.
How many games has Raphinha missed since suffering the hamstring injury?
Six matches.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.