FC Barcelona News: 21 September 2026; Brazil strain for Raphinha, Andreas Christensen injury confirmed

FC Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen has been diagnosed with a left thigh strain after being forced off during a victory over Sevilla. Meanwhile, Barcelona captain Raphinha faces a demanding international break, with a scheduled 35,000-kilometer journey to represent Brazil in friendly matches against Australia and India.

With the international break underway, manager Hansi Flick is left with only six first-team players at the club. Additionally, Marc Bernal is reportedly set to sign a new contract extending to 2031, which will maintain his release clause at 500 million euros.