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Barça lose Raphinha for Champions quarter-finals against Atlético
FC Barcelona lose one of their most decisive players at the key point of the season. Raphinha will be out for around five weeks with a muscle injury and will not be able to play in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.
The Brazilian winger suffered the hamstring problem during a match for the Brazil national team against France. After medical tests, the club confirmed the extent of the injury and his recovery period, which rules him out of the tie against Atlético de Madrid.
The absence comes at a particularly delicate moment. Barça face a demanding schedule in Europe and LaLiga, and lose a player who had been decisive in the competition, with outstanding performances in the previous round.
In addition to the quarter-finals, his absence could extend to other important matches in April, forcing the team to reorganise its attack. Recovery points to mid-May, depending on the player’s progress.
The coaching staff will have to find immediate solutions to maintain the competitive level in one of the most decisive stages of the season. Raphinha’s absence affects not only attacking performance, but also the team’s balance in the most demanding matches.
At a stage where every detail makes a difference, Barça face the challenge of continuing to progress in Europe without one of their key pieces, in a scenario where squad depth and the capacity to adapt will be decisive.