Raphinha Injury Update
If you’ve been missing that electric right flank energy from Barcelona lately, good news: Raphinha’s almost back. After sitting out a few games with a thigh (well, hamstring, depending on who you ask) injury, the Brazilian winger is reportedly set to return just in time for Barça’s clash with Girona this weekend. And honestly, it couldn’t come at a better moment. According to a recent post from @BarcaUniversal, on X, Barcelona is optimistic that Raphinha will regain his top form following his return from injury. The club is hopeful that the winger can make a strong comeback and return to his best level of performance.
In a recent injury update, @ReshadFCB shared on X that Raphinha is expected to join group training in the coming days, to be fully fit for the Clasico.
He picked up the knock during that 3–1 win over Real Oviedo a few weeks back, forcing him to watch from the sidelines as his team tackled Real Sociedad, PSG, and Sevilla without him. You could feel that missing spark in the attack, those quick bursts of pace, the cheeky feints, the unpredictable runs cutting inside. Without Raphinha, things just felt a bit... flatter, you know?
Now, though, according to Javier Miguel from Diario AS, he’s basically ready to go. Fitness-wise, he’s “available,” but whether he starts or comes off the bench might depend on how cautious Xavi wants to be. Barcelona’s medical staff aren’t exactly known for rushing players back these days (understandably so, ghosts of injuries past still haunt Camp Nou).
And here’s an intriguing twist: with Dani Olmo sidelined for a while due to a calf issue, Raphinha could actually see some time as a number 10. That’s not exactly his comfort zone, but he’s got enough creativity and fight to make it work. Plus, given Girona’s unexpected rise up the table lately, having someone like Raphinh, a crafty, aggressive, and a little unpredictable, could give Barça that extra edge.
It’s still early days, but fans can breathe a little easier now. Raphinha’s return means a bit more chaos in the final third, and that’s exactly the kind of chaos Barça fans love to see.
