Barcelona face an early fitness concern around Raphinha after the winger was taken off at half-time during Brazil’s second match against Australia, with a right-thigh muscle problem placing his immediate availability under scrutiny.
| Match | Raphinha’s involvement | Key detail |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil v Australia, first meeting | Played 90 minutes | Completed the full match |
| Brazil v Australia, second meeting | Started, replaced by Endrick at the interval | Scored a penalty as Brazil drew level after Australia had gone 2-1 ahead |
| Brazil trip to India | Scheduled for Saturday, 3 October | His place in the travelling squad remains unclear |
| Barcelona v Real Madrid | El Clásico at Camp Nou | Set for 25 October |
The Brazil federation confirmed that Raphinha’s withdrawal was caused by discomfort in his right thigh. He had been one of Brazil’s most effective players before the break and converted from the spot, but Endrick took his place for the second half.
Barcelona await a medical verdict
It is not yet known whether Raphinha will return to Barcelona for assessment or remain with the Seleção ahead of the journey to India. For a side balancing its European ambitions with a demanding autumn schedule, the next update will matter more than the result of the international match.
Muscular injuries caused significant disruption for Raphinha last season. A problem suffered in September ruled him out of the Bernabéu Clásico and five further La Liga fixtures. Thigh trouble also affected him during the closing stretch of the campaign and kept him out of Barcelona’s Champions League quarter-final against Atlético.
Barcelona will now monitor the winger closely before their 25 October meeting with Real Madrid at Camp Nou, while hoping the latest right-thigh issue proves no more than a short interruption.
