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Barcelona Prioritize El Clasico With Raphinha Out of Olympiacos and Ferran Torres in Doubt

Both attackers remain on individual programs pending medical checks early this week.

Overview

  • Raphinha will not play in Tuesday’s Champions League match against Olympiacos, according to journalist Helena Condis as cited by Barca Universal.
  • Both Raphinha and Ferran Torres trained away from the group at the Ciutat Esportiva as part of tailored rehabilitation plans geared toward a possible El Clasico return.
  • Barca Universal reports it is almost certain neither will feature in Piraeus, though there is cautious optimism Ferran could play some part if cleared.
  • Ferran is managing a non‑structural left hamstring strain, with the club’s medical staff designing a specific plan to control his workload.
  • Raphinha has been sidelined for nearly a month but is progressing through individual drills focused on acceleration, changes of direction, and striking, with decisive assessments scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday.