Barcelona have received a worrying signal from the Brazil camp, as Raphinha did not return to the pitch after half-time in the friendly against Australia. The Brazilian forward, who also managed to score before being replaced, showed discomfort in his right thigh and the Catalan club is now waiting for clearer information on his condition.
He went off at half-time after the first half
Brazil won 4-2 against Australia in the second friendly between the two teams, but the focus did not remain on the result. Attention shifted to Raphinha, who started the match and wore the captain’s armband, but did not continue after the interval.
According to reports by Globo Esporte, the player was unable to return to the field for the second half. Endrick came on in his place.
The federation confirms the issue, but not the extent of the injury
The official version from the Brazilian Football Federation confirms that Raphinha had physical problems. However, no more detailed assessment of the extent of the injury has been made public so far.
It is precisely this lack of clarity that is keeping Barcelona on alert, as the club awaits the results of medical examinations to understand whether this is a temporary issue or a longer layoff.
The goal does not ease the concern
Raphinha ended the first half with a penalty in the final minutes, scoring his first goal for Brazil after around a year and a half.
But the goal does nothing to ease the concern, as the physical problem appeared immediately afterward. For Barcelona, any alarm involving the forward comes at a delicate moment, especially considering his form at the start of the season.
Strong season with Barcelona and previous physical issues
The 28-year-old has started the season at a high level with Barcelona, with 14 goals in 8 matches. A possible injury at this stage would be a major blow for the Catalan club.
The concerns are not isolated. In March 2026, during the friendly against France, he left the field because of discomfort in the back of his right thigh and examinations later confirmed a muscle injury. In June as well, during the World Cup, he suffered another problem in the same area in the match against Haiti and missed the following games.
Awaiting examinations
If the latest issue proves serious, Raphinha risks missing Brazil’s next match, scheduled for October 3 in Kolkata against India.
For now, everything remains at the stage of waiting and medical verification. Until official answers emerge, Barcelona have strong reasons to view this latest episode with the Brazilian national team with concern.
The signal coming from the Brazil camp is clear: Raphinha has stopped again because of a physical problem in the same area that has troubled him before.
For Barcelona, the question now is not whether there is cause for alarm, but how serious it will prove to be after the examinations.