In a moment that reshapes expectations, FC Barcelona has been dealt a serious blow with the confirmed absence of their Brazilian star Raphinha ahead of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals.
The winger suffered a hamstring injury while representing the Brazil national team in a match against the France national team, which ended in a 2-1 defeat.
Medical assessments confirmed that the player will be out for approximately five weeks, ruling him out of both legs against Atletico Madrid.
Raphinha has been a key figure this season, scoring 19 goals across all competitions and playing a vital role in Barcelona’s journey to the quarterfinal stage.
Barcelona will host Atletico Madrid in the first leg on April 8, before traveling to Madrid for the decisive second leg on April 14.
Despite this setback, Barcelona remains at the top of La Liga standings, carrying momentum into a challenging European test.
In football, absence reshapes strategy—but it also opens doors for new heroes to rise.
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