Barcelona will be without star winger Raphinha for five weeks after the Brazilian suffered a right hamstring injury during Brazil's friendly defeat to France in Foxborough. The 29-year-old was forced off at halftime, with tests confirming the damage that will sideline him until May and crucial upcoming matches including three fixtures against Atlético Madrid.

This represents a major blow to Barcelona's season, as Raphinha has contributed 19 goals in 31 appearances. The injury is his third hamstring problem this season, having previously missed 13 games between September and November and another three in January. Barcelona currently sits four points clear at the top of LaLiga and faces Atlético Madrid three times in the coming weeks.

Marcus Rashford is now expected to take Raphinha's place on the left flank, though Hansi Flick has other attacking options including Dani Olmo, Fermín López, Ferran Torres, João Cancelo, and Roony Bardghji. Barcelona's Champions League quarterfinal against Atlético begins April 8, with Raphinha's absence potentially altering their attacking approach in these critical fixtures that could determine their season.