Despite having started against Elche CF, Raphinha has been diagnosed with an injury and will miss the Copa del Rey match. In response, Barcelona coach Hansi Flick delivered a strong opinion regarding the Brazilian’s absence.

Barcelona came out on top in the Supercopa de España final on Sunday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, outdoing fierce rivals Real Madrid in a dramatic match that ended 3-2 thanks to two goals from Raphinha. Hansi Flick's side started strong but were mostly limited by a Real Madrid defense that was organized until the final stretch of the first half,

Barcelona reveal that "an overload in the adductor of his right leg" will sideline key attacker Raphinha for the next one week.

A new report claims Manchester United are plotting a sensational move for Raphinha, with Barcelona and Liverpool also in the mix.

Barcelona face Albacete in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals, and Raphinha will not be part of the squad. With more than half the season already gone, Barcelona are one of the few teams in Spain still competing on all three fronts: La Liga,

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Raphinha has opened up on his relationship with Hansi Flick and what he told the Barcelona manager when the pair shared an emotional moment after the win over Alaves in November.

Ousmane Dembele lifted the most prestigious individual prize in world soccer, Lamine Yamal stood proudly beside him on the podium, and Raphinha watched from further down the list.