Overview
- The injury began while Raphinha was with Brazil and he was substituted in that friendly before flying back to Barcelona for tests.
- Club scans found muscular oedema and light swelling but no structural hamstring tear, leading doctors to recommend conservative management.
- Barcelona say doctors expect him to be available for the Champions League trip to Paris, a point stressed publicly by president Joan Laporta.
- The coaching staff plan a gradual return to group training and view Saturday’s trip to Real Betis as likely too soon for full involvement.
- Barça have coped without him so far, using Gabriel Jesus, Anthony Gordon and other options in attack, and the club is managing his minutes to reduce the chance of another right‑thigh setback before the Clasico.