Barcelona suffered a heavy blow after their mainstay, Raphinha, suffered a hamstring injury while playing in the Brazil vs France trial match. The injury made Raphinha have to rest for five weeks and miss two crucial Barca matches.
Brazil not only lost 2-1 in a friendly against France in Boston, United States, Friday, March 27, 2026 early morning WIB. But Brazil also lost one of its main players, Raphinha, who suffered a hamstring injury.
Raphinha's injury is clearly a loss for Brazil. Moreover, coach Carlo Ancelotti showed satisfaction with his performance even though he was eventually forced to be pulled out due to injury.
"In my opinion, Raphinha played very well. He also created many opportunities. However, the muscle injury he suffered made him feel uncomfortable so we pulled him out," Ancelotti said as quoted by Goal.
But not only Brazil but Barca who are the most disadvantaged. The reason is that the injury makes Raphinha have to sit out for five weeks. This is a blow to Barca because he is a key pillar of the team's game under Hansi Flick. The former Leeds United player also proved his ability by packing 19 goals and making eight assists during 31 matches in various competitions.
According to online media Sport, Barca was disappointed and angry because Raphinha was seriously injured in a trial match. Even Flick is rumored to be angry because he lost the best winger when Barca entered the crucial weeks in the competition.
Even though he received compensation from FIFA for his player's injury, this did not ease the club's disappointment. "Raphinha suffered a hamstring injury in his right leg as confirmed by the results of the medical examination conducted by the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF). The injury he suffered during the Brazil vs France match in Boston, Thursday [local time] last," said a club statement.
"The player has also returned to Barcelona for treatment. The recovery time is estimated to be five weeks. He had to leave the field in the trial match that ended 2-1 for the South American team's defeat. He is a key player in the national team and is just as important at Barcelona. This season he has scored 19 goals from 31 matches, making him the second highest scorer in the club," explained Barca.
Raphinha actually suffered two hamstring injuries in September and October 2025. Only this third injury was a blow to Barca, who are currently leading the Spanish LaLiga standings. The reason is that Barca is still competing closely with Real Madrid for the league title.
How not, Barca is confirmed without Raphinha when undergoing three crucial matches against the same opponent, Atletico Madrid. The first meeting took place after the international match break, namely on Sunday, April 5, 2026 early morning WIB.
Barca are hosting Atletico in the domestic competition. Furthermore, they meet each other twice more with the home and away system in the Champions League quarter-finals. Raphinha was also absent when Barca played the derby against Espanyol.
With Raphinha's absence, it gives Marcus Rashford the opportunity to be a starter. Rashford also has the opportunity to show his ability and consistency before being decided whether to get a permanent contract or returned to Manchester United.
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