Raphinha Ruled Out of El Clásico After Renewed Thigh Issue

Reports suggest his relapse could extend his layoff to roughly a month, jeopardizing Brazil duty in November.

Overview

Barcelona assistant Marcus Sorg said Saturday that Raphinha will miss Sunday's match against Real Madrid at the Bernabéu.
The winger experienced new discomfort in his right thigh during Thursday’s training, then skipped Friday’s session and left the facility after talks with club officials.
He had only just rejoined group work this week following a right‑thigh tendon injury suffered on September 25 against Real Oviedo.
The Athletic and AS report an expected absence of about a month, which would likely rule him out of fixtures with Elche, Athletic Bilbao, Celta Vigo and Club Brugge.
Such a timeline would also put his availability for Brazil’s November friendlies against Senegal and Tunisia in doubt, with the next squad announcement scheduled for November 3.