Barcelona’s Raphinha Ruled Out of El Clasico With Hamstring Injury

Barcelona winger Raphinha has been ruled out of this weekend’s El Clasico against Real Madrid due to a hamstring injury, the club confirmed today.

The Brazilian international sustained the injury during recent training and is expected to be sidelined for approximately one month. Raphinha will miss the highly anticipated match at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium on October 26th, a significant blow to Barcelona’s attacking options. This injury comes at a critical juncture in the La Liga season, as Barcelona currently trails Real Madrid in the standings.

While Raphinha is unavailable, there is positive news for the Catalan club, with midfielders Frenkie de Jong and Ferran Torres returning to training. Jules Kounde remains a doubt for the match, but his situation is being monitored closely. Barcelona is hoping to have both players available for selection, bolstering their squad ahead of the clash with their arch-rivals. For more on La Liga standings, visit the official La Liga website.

Club officials have not yet provided a specific timeline for Raphinha’s return, stating that his recovery will be assessed on a week-by-week basis. Barcelona will provide further updates as they become available. You can find more information about Barcelona’s squad here.