International break โ a fantastic opportunity for players to unwind and clear their minds alongside their compatriots in their most beloved jersey, but also an ever-present danger for clubs, which are often anxious about their potential injuries.This March, Barcelona were as ill-fortunate as it gets, given that they lost one of their most vital players, Raphinha, for five weeks!๐จ ๐ข๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Raphinha will be out for 4โ5 weeks with a muscle injury, confirmed by FC Barcelona staff.โ Set to miss key clashes including Atlรฉtico Madrid, Espanyol, Celta Vigo, Getafe โ and potentially crucial UCL knockout games. pic.twitter.com/CbWkMUjXvuโ The Football Lab (@football_lab07) March 28, 2026 The Brazilian picked up a hamstring injury during the Selecao's friendly duel against France and left the pitch at the break. The Catalans hoped that further tests would be positive, but they confirmed a massive blow, instead.Consequently, Raphinha is set to miss both legs of Barca's Champions League quarter-final clash against Atletico Madrid, as well as the La Liga duel with Los Colchoneros, Espanyol, and possibly Celta, Getafe, and Osasuna.Barcaโs sacrifice for Rashford โ Ferran Torres has to goTo make matters worse, if Hansi Flick's crew advances to the UCL semis, the Brazilian won't be available for the first leg against either Arsenal or Sporting Lisbon.The 29-year-old has had a terrific season so far, scoring 19 goals and providing 8 assists in 31 appearances in all competitions. In his absence, the German tactician will have to rely on Ferran Torres, Dani Olmo, and Marcus Rashford, who'll face a tough task to fill Raphinha's shoes.##NAJAVA_MECA_9629127##